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Gilbert, Iowa, in Story county, is 5 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 987 people in the city.
In Gilbert, about 73% of adults are married. Many folks in Gilbert are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Gilbert than in most places.
In 2000, Gilbert had a median family income of $61,184. Gilbert has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Gilbert living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.
Approximately 72% of housing in Gilbert is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Gilbert, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Gilbert, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.
Gilbert strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Gilbert to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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