Gilbertown town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Gilbertown town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 772. It ranks as the 366th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilbertown town is 50.6 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilbertown town is $66,300. This is 7% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $178,400. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Gilbertown town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gilbertown town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.1%. The Black or African American population (10.1%) is well below the state average of 25.9%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gilbertown town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.