Demographics & People — Gilbert, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 43.9 |
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| Total Households | 521 |
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| Family Households | 402 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1441 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,102 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 44 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 376 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 249 |
| Norwegian | 143 |
| Other groups | 140 |
| English | 119 |
| Irish | 86 |
| European | 49 |
| Scottish | 46 |
| American | 40 |
| Dutch | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 1,172 |
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| Spanish | 27 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,221 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 42 |
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| Population 18+ | 886 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gilbert, Iowa.
