Gilbert, SC

Gilbert, South Carolina

Gilbert, South Carolina, in Lexington county, is 21 miles W of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 95 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Columbia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 500 people in Gilbert.

The People and Families of Gilbert

In Gilbert, about 61% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Gilbert, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Gilbert. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gilbert had a median family income of $52,500. Gilbert has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Gilbert living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,500) in Gilbert. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Gilbert Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Gilbert is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Gilbert, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Gilbert, SC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Gilbert Almanac

Gilbert Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gilbert Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gilbert residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gilbert High Schools (2004)

GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL
146 MAIN STREET
803-892-2166
Serves 850 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Gilbert Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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