Gilberts, Illinois
Gilberts: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Gilberts is a city located in the county of Kane in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,879 and a population density of 1,242 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,071 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Gilberts
| Population : | 8,071 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Kane County |
| Area : | 5.54 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1890 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:28:53 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 60136 |
| Density : | 1,457 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gilberts is located at 42°6'12"N 88°22'22"W (42.1033600, -88.3728600).
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Demographics
The population of Gilberts increased by 14.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,879 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,122 | 3.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,308 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,418 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,538 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,616 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,721 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,022 | 3.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,063 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,076 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,071 | -0.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,291 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 40,818 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,390 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 40,971 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 73.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 26.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,217 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
Gilberts zip code is 60136.
County name: Kane, County
fips: 17089
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $456,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,097 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $645 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,688 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,377 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 94,958 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 98,550 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 240,399 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 637,572 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,463 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,585 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,880 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,193 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,462 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,235 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 642 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,297 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 193 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,697 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,850.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.00 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,071 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $387 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,155 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,756 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,876 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 120,885 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 156,401 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,112 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,633 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,480 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 648 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 288 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 277 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 64 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 527 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 74 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 514 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,616.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.46 |
Schools in Gilberts
College & universities near Gilberts, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146339 | Judson University | Elgin (IL) | 60123-1498 |
| 462309 | J Renee College | Elgin (IL) | 60123 |
| 487533 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin | Elgin (IL) | 60123-9412 |
| 144944 | Elgin Community College | Elgin (IL) | 60123-7193 |
| 145099 | First Institute of Travel Inc. | Crystal Lake (IL) | 60014 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gilberts, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
Post offices near Gilberts
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gilber Post Office | Gilberts (IL) | 60136 |
Other cities in Kane County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kane County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Elgin | 110,196 | The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. |
| Carpentersville | 36,940 | Village in Kane County, Illinois |
| St. Charles | 32,974 | Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States |
| Batavia | 26,442 | City in Illinois USA |
| South Elgin | 24,646 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Geneva | 21,674 | County seat of Kane County, Illinois |
| Montgomery | 20,181 | Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA |
| North Aurora | 18,144 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pingree Grove | 9,986 | Village in the United States |
| Sugar Grove | 9,884 | City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America |
| West Dundee | 8,768 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hampshire | 6,207 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elburn | 6,098 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Brookside | 5,328 | Township in Clinton County, Illinois |
| East Dundee | 3,186 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gilberts distances to largest Illinois cities
