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.
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 |
Geography
Gilbert is located at 42°6'25"N 93°38'59"W (42.1069300, -93.6496600).
Gilbert map
Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
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% |
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 |
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- Gilbert, Minnesota city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,761 people.
- Gilbert, South Carolina town in South Carolina with a population of 657 people.
- Gilbert, Louisiana village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 549 people.
- Gilbert, West Virginia town in West Virginia with a population of 378 people.
- Gilbert, Arkansas town in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 26 people.
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