Gilbert, Iowa

Gilbert is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,082 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

Gilbert, Iowa
City
Location of Gilbert, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°6′21″N 93°38′43″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Story
Area [1]
• Total	1.10 sq mi (2.86 km^2)
• Land	1.10 sq mi (2.86 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	991 ft (302 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	1,082
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	1,147
• Density	1,039.89/sq mi (401.49/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50105
Area code(s)	515
FIPS code	19-30630
GNIS feature ID	0456899

History

Gilbert was named for George Gilbert, who owned the land upon which the town was built up.[4]

Geography

Gilbert is located at 42°06′21″N 93°38′43″W (42.105858, -93.645185).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.1 square miles (23.57 km²), all land.[6]

The landscape surrounding the city consists of rolling hills dotted with conventional farm buildings and livestock as well as row crop farming systems. Some suburban-style subdivisions lie a short distance to the south.

Gilbert's southern boundary is two miles north of the Ames boundary that was extended when the Ada Hayden Heritage Park was developed.

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1910	235	—
1920	221	−6.0%
1930	221	+0.0%
1940	226	+2.3%
1950	297	+31.4%
1960	318	+7.1%
1970	521	+63.8%
1980	805	+54.5%
1990	796	−1.1%
2000	987	+24.0%
2010	1,082	+9.6%
2019	1,147	+6.0%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,082 people, 382 households, and 303 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,189.0 inhabitants per square mile (459.1/km²). There were 390 housing units at an average density of 428.6 per square mile (165.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 382 households of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 6.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 987 people, 337 households, and 268 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,195.6 people per square mile (459.1/km²). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 420.3 per square mile (161.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, 0.71% African American, 1.52% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 337 households out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a single female head of household, and 20.2% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.30.

32.1% are under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,406, and the median income for a family was $61,184. Males had a median income of $35,313 versus $25,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,741. About 1.1% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The former Gilbert Senior High School, now the Gilbert Intermediate School

The Gilbert area is served by Gilbert Community School District. The Gilbert Community Schools consists of Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert Intermediate School, the Gilbert Middle School, and Gilbert High School. The grade structure is a K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 system.

Infrastructure

Transportation

The main east-west road through Gilbert is county highway E23. A Union Pacific rail line goes north and south through the city.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 77.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links

• The Gilbert Gazette: Gilbert's Unofficial Newsletter
• City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Gilbert