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Gilbert

West Virginia · 450 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Gilbert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,400. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
450
+8%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
452 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+16%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2514215917619311990201020202024Gilbert
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,894
−2%since 2000
from $20,219 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing28.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−49.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−77%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−10%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, West Virginia?

Gilbert, West Virginia has about 450 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilbert, West Virginia earns about $26,250 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, West Virginia?

About 10.2% 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 16.3% 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 8 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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