Gilbert is a city located in Story County Iowa. Gilbert has a 2024 population of 1,372. Gilbert is currently growing at a rate of 3.08% annually and its population has increased by 13.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,207 in 2020.
The average household income in Gilbert is $115,688 with a poverty rate of 6.96%. The median age in Gilbert is 42.6 years: 41.5 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gilbert was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,044 | 88.1% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 5.06% |
| Native American | 30 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 30 | 2.53% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.35% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 494 | 2.4 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Married | 357 | 2.71 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.15 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 27 | 2.3 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 13 | 3.31 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
84.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 1.09% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 14.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 280 | 33.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 10.52% |
| High School Graduate | 138 | 16.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.36% |
| Some College | 194 | 23.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 731 | 722 | 354 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 30 | 4 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 2 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 54.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,438 | $87,829 | $51,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,481 | $81,250 | $76,458 |
| High School Graduate | $51,645 | $58,750 | $50,461 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,684 | $72,639 | $52,024 |
| Some College | $55,000 | $59,167 | $52,500 |
$58,684
Average Earnings
$72,639
Average Male
$52,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.15% of Gilbert residents speak only English, while 2.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,035 | 37 | 3.57% |
| Multiple | 60 | 34 | 56.67% |
| Other | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
| Native | 30 | 2 | 6.67% |
6.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.73%
Male Poverty Rate
3.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gilbert is Black, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gilbert is White, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Some College | 14.52% |
| High School | 10.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 3.51% |
| Male Employed | 0.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,578 | $128,898 |
| Households | $105,000 | $115,688 |
| Married Families | $132,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,348 | $61,060 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.2%
Male Marriage Rate
65.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 7 | 33.33% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.22%
Born in Gilbert
96.54%
Native Born
3.46%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
2.03%
Naturalized
96.54% of Gilbert residents were born in the United States, with 77.22% having been born in Iowa. 1.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,578 | 41 | 2.67% |
| 2028 | 1,537 | 41 | 2.74% |
| 2027 | 1,496 | 42 | 2.89% |
| 2026 | 1,454 | 41 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 1,413 | 41 | 2.99% |
| 2024 | 1,372 | 41 | 3.08% |
| 2023 | 1,331 | 73 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 1,258 | 24 | 1.94% |
| 2021 | 1,234 | 27 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 1,207 | 57 | 4.96% |
| 2019 | 1,150 | 11 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 1,139 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,141 | 12 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 1,129 | 10 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 1,119 | 7 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 1,112 | 23 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 1,089 | 14 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 1,075 | -6 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 1,081 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,080 | 0 | 0% |