Gilbert, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 294, Gilbert'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

Gilbert is a small community located in Louisiana, within Franklin Parish. The total population is 294. It ranks as the 410th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilbert is 43.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilbert is $49,821. This is 18% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.7%. This is 69% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $96,300. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Gilbert is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gilbert is Black or African American, making up 50.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (50.3% vs 30.5%).

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 66.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gilbert, Louisiana 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 Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.