Gilbertville, Iowa

Gilbertville: city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America.

About

Gilbertville is a town located in the county of Black Hawk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 712 and a population density of 690 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 725 inhabitants.

The town was created 170 years ago in 1855.

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Quick Facts about Gilbertville

Population 725 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Black Hawk County
Postal code 50634
Area 1.03 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.4161,-92.2149
Altitude 846 feet / 258 meters
Establishment January 01, 1856 (170 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 19:44:21 (14th April 2026)
Density 703 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Black Hawk County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Gilbertville Highlighted locator map image
Black Hawk County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Gilbertville Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Gilbertville is located at 42°24'58"N 92°12'54"W (42.4161000, -92.2149000).

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Weather

82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 17 mph SSW Tuesday

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Demographics

The population of Gilbertville increased by 1.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 712 - census
2011 725 1.79% estimation process
2012 743 2.42% estimation process
2013 751 1.07% estimation process
2014 753 0.27% estimation process
2015 751 -0.27% estimation process
2016 747 -0.54% estimation process
2017 739 -1.08% estimation process
2018 730 -1.23% estimation process
2019 728 -0.27% estimation process
2020 725 -0.41% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 8,589
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 9,182
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -6.5%
April 1, 2020 Population : 8,199
April 1, 2010 Population : 9,182
People under 5 years old, percentage : 4.6%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 17.4%
People over 65 (%) : 19.0%
Female persons, % : 50.4%
White only, percent : 89.5%
Black or African American alone, percent : 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 3.9%
Asians alone % : 1.9%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.3%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.6%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 5.8%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 85.2%
2015-2019 Veterans : 709
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 1.2%
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 4,261
Gilbertville zip code is 50634. County name: Black Hawk, County fips: 19013
Gilbertsville

Economic Facts

Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 4,261
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 64.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $125,200
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,175
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $520
2015-2019 median gross rent : $713
Permits for construction, 2020 : 10
2015-2019 Households : 3,525
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.21
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 75.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 1.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 89.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 82.9%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 36.9%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.8%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 10.6%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 64.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 59.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 17,358
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 44,113
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,490
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 169,884
2012 total retail sales per capita : $18,563
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 12.6
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $50,750
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $25,383
Percentage of people living in poverty : 16.4%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 247
2019 total employment : 1,945
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 58,768
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : -8.9%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 626
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 962
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 447
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 225
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 58
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 863
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 86
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 840
2010 population per square mile : 6.6
2010 land area in square miles : 1,396.46

Services and Civic Places in Gilbertville

1Gilbertville City Hall

1321 5th St, Gilbertville, IA 50634 View details

Phone: +13192961822 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
153445 Hawkeye Community College Waterloo (IA) 50701

Closest post offices linked to Gilbertville.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Gilbertvill Post Office Gilbertville (IA) 50634

Other cities in Black Hawk County

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Waterloo 67,292 The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
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