Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gilbert, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,697

Median Agei

48.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%1,657

Two or More

1.9%32

Other

0.4%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%66

High School Diploma

24.6%310

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%105

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%248

Associate's Degree

19.9%251

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%201

Master's Degree

2.5%32

Professional Degree

0.3%4

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

19%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$126,000

Median Renti

$698

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.8%624

Renter-Occupied

16.2%121

Total Units

850

Homeownership

83.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%46

$50K–$100K

24.4%152

$100K–$150K

29.3%183

$150K–$200K

15.1%94

$200K–$300K

17.3%108

$300K–$500K

6.6%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%4

2010–2019

3.1%26

2000–2009

9.9%84

1990–1999

2.2%19

1980–1989

0.7%6

1970–1979

20.4%173

1960–1969

5.2%44

1950–1959

13.9%118

1940–1949

5.6%48

1939 or earlier

38.6%328

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.3%591

Bottled/LP Gas

7.2%54

Electricity

5.6%42

Fuel Oil

5.6%42

Other

1.7%13

Wood

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,625

Mean Household Incomei

$91,549

Per Capita Incomei

$41,607

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

766

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%22

$10K–$15K

2.1%16

$15K–$20K

6.4%48

$20K–$25K

3.6%27

$25K–$30K

4.3%32

$30K–$35K

2.4%18

$35K–$40K

3.8%28

$40K–$45K

5%37

$45K–$50K

5.9%44

$50K–$60K

9.3%69

$60K–$75K

10.1%75

$75K–$100K

12.2%91

$100K–$125K

7.9%59

$125K–$150K

6.6%49

$150K–$200K

11.4%85

$200K+

6%45

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$476/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing49 homes98% occupied$476/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

46%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

44%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.2%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

730

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

749

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

134(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured