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Gilbert

West Virginia · 333 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 $42,917. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
−20%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+17%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2514215917619311990201020202024Gilbert
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,309
+55%since 2000
from $20,219 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing14.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
54.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−6%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, West Virginia?

Gilbert, West Virginia has about 333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilbert, West Virginia earns about $42,917 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, West Virginia?

About 27.0% 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 18.6% 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 125 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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