Gilbert, Iowa

Gilbert: city in Story County, Iowa, United States

About

Gilbert is a city located in the county of Story in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,082 and a population density of 425 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,152 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Gilbert

Population 1,152 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Story County
Postal code 50105
Area 2.55 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.1069,-93.6497
Altitude 991 feet / 302 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 09:02:59 (12th April 2026)
Density 453 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.08% (2010-2020)
Weather 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Story County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Gilbert Highlighted locator map image
Story County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Gilbert Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Gilbert is located at 42°6'25"N 93°38'59"W (42.1069300, -93.6496600).

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Weather

73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
20 to 24 mph SSW Sunday

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Demographics

The population of Gilbert increased by 6.08% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,082 - census
2011 1,081 -0.09% estimation process
2012 1,074 -0.65% estimation process
2013 1,088 1.29% estimation process
2014 1,110 1.98% estimation process
2015 1,117 0.63% estimation process
2016 1,127 0.89% estimation process
2017 1,141 1.23% estimation process
2018 1,140 -0.09% estimation process
2019 1,147 0.61% estimation process
2020 1,152 0.43% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 77,330
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 76,724
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 0.8%
April 1, 2020 Population : 78,680
April 1, 2010 Population : 76,610
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.7%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 22.8%
People over 65 (%) : 12.6%
Female persons, % : 50.8%
White only, percent : 77.7%
Black or African American alone, percent : 10.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.3%
Asians alone % : 8.0%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.5%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 6.1%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 73.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 3,927
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 10.1%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 60.7%
Gilbert zip code is 50105. County name: Story, County fips: 19169
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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 60.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $168,300
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,470
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $586
2015-2019 median gross rent : $836
2015-2019 Households : 31,853
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.38
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 83.4%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 11.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 92.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 83.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 48.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 7.3%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 4.7%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 66.4%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 61.9%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 234,297
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 613,508
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 554,784
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 1,396,050
2012 total retail sales per capita : $17,960
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 15.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $67,507
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $38,188
Percentage of people living in poverty : 12.6%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 6,558
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,536
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,229
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,007
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 5,160
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 497
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 5,561
2010 population per square mile : 2,814.7
2010 land area in square miles : 27.22

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Gilbert, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153603 Iowa State University Ames (IA) 50011-2103

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Gilbert, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
OSC Osceola Main & East Clay Streets RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Gilbert.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Gilber Post Office Gilbert (IA) 50105

Other places with the same name (6)

Other cities in Story County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Story County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Ames 67,033 The most populous city in Story County, Iowa.
Nevada 6,682 Town in Story County, Iowa, United States
Huxley 4,270 City in Story County, Iowa, United States
Story City 3,320 City in Iowa
Slater 1,471 City in Story County, Iowa, United States
Roland 1,252 City in Iowa
Maxwell 908 City in Iowa
Colo 819 City in Story County, Iowa, United States of America
Cambridge 796 City in Iowa, USA
Zearing 517 Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America
Collins 472 City in Story County, Iowa, United States
Sheldahl 325 Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
McCallsburg 320 Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America
Kelley 300 City in Iowa, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Gilbert distances to largest Iowa cities