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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gilbert Creek

West Virginia · 1,782 residents · 11.571 sq mi
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Gilbert Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,300. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,782
+13%vs 2000
vs 1,582 in 2000
1990 – 2024
154 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7071K1K2K2K1990201020202024Gilbert Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,409
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $16,625 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,649
−40%vs 2000
vs $12,689 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.7%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$177
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $326 in 2000
US average: $450
89.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
10.5% rent
1.6
−40%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,564)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,782)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
37.6%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia?

Gilbert Creek, West Virginia has about 1,782 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia earns about $17,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbert Creek, West Virginia expensive?

In Gilbert Creek, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $28,300, and the typical rent is about $177 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia?

About 27.7% of people in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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