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West Virginia · 301 residents (2025 est.) · 0.995 sq mi
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Gilbert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. Median home value is $89,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
308
−26%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+8%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:301 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2514215917619311990201020202024Gilbert
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,894
+82%since 2000
from $20,219 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+3%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing24.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−25%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(25)
Diversity Score18.6%(57)
Diversity Score
19
+676%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−8%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 30.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, West Virginia?

Gilbert, West Virginia has about 308 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbert, West Virginia?

The typical household in Gilbert, West Virginia earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbert, West Virginia expensive?

In Gilbert, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, West Virginia?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbert, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbert, West Virginia?

About 21.8% of people in Gilbert, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbert, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbert, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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