Gilbertown, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gilbertown, Alabama had a total population of 770, the 371st largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $70,156, which is 10% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.7%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Gilbertown Quick Facts
How Gilbertown Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 256 | 770 | +200.8% |
| Median household income | $62,818 | $70,156 | No clear change (+11.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $144,608 | $160,400 | No clear change (+10.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $351 | $983 | +180.3% |
How Gilbertown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 85.2%
- Black: 9.2%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 9.3%
- HS Diploma: 43.2%
- Some College: 31.7%
- Associate's: 5.2%
- Bachelor's: 4.6%
- Graduate+: 6.0%
Gilbertown Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Choctaw County
Cities Similar to Gilbertown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa | 777 | N/A | N/A | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Hollis Crossroads | 785 | N/A | $120,600 | 1.2% | 13.4% |
| Wadley | 753 | N/A | $198,600 | 27.9% | 27.2% |
| Allgood | 759 | $73,750 | $104,600 | 7.8% | 29.2% |
| Reece City | 784 | $66,705 | $153,800 | 24.4% | 6.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 770, Gilbertown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Gilbertown is a small community located in Alabama, within Choctaw County. The total population is 770. It ranks as the 371st most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gilbertown is 46.8 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gilbertown is $70,156. This is 10% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The median home value is $160,400. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Gilbertown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Gilbertown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%. The Black or African American population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.
Education
10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gilbertown, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gilbertown, Alabama?
Gilbertown, Alabama has a population of 770 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gilbertown, AL?
The median household income in Gilbertown is $70,156, which is 13% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gilbertown, AL?
The poverty rate in Gilbertown is 11.7%. This means approximately 90 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Gilbertown, Alabama?
Gilbertown's population is 85.2% White, 9.2% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gilbertown, AL?
The median home value in Gilbertown is $160,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
How educated is Gilbertown, Alabama?
10.6% of adults (25+) in Gilbertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.