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Gilbert, LA


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Gilbert, Louisiana

Gilbert, Louisiana, in Franklin county, is 41 miles SE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 172 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 561 people in the village.

The People and Families of Gilbert

In Gilbert, about 51% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Gilbert, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 38% of Gilbert is non-white. In Louisiana, Gilbert is known for its racial diversity.

The village has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gilbert had a median family income of $26,667.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Gilbert Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Gilbert is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Gilbert, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the village.

High Points

Gilbert strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGilbert Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gilbert Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Gilbert Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gilbert, LA

Comparing Gilbert to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Women26
Age of the Population24
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty27
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income13
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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