Gilbert, Louisiana facts for kids
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Gilbert, Louisiana
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| Village of Gilbert | |
Gilbert City Hall and Police Department
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Location of Gilbert in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 449 |
| • Density | 428.03/sq mi (165.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-28940 |
Gilbert is a small village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2010, about 521 people lived there. A sign welcoming visitors to Gilbert proudly says it's the hometown of Lieutenant General Claire Chennault, a famous U.S. military leader.
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Where is Gilbert Located?
Gilbert is in the southern part of Franklin Parish. It's located on U.S. Route 425. This road goes north about 9.5 miles (15 km) to Winnsboro, which is the main town of the parish. It also goes south about 14 miles (23 km) to Sicily Island.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Gilbert covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.76 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.05 square miles (2.72 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Gilbert's Climate
The weather in Gilbert is usually hot and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Gilbert?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 442 | — | |
| 1930 | 496 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 428 | −13.7% | |
| 1950 | 452 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 472 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 746 | 58.1% | |
| 1980 | 800 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 704 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 561 | −20.3% | |
| 2010 | 521 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 449 | −13.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 561 people living in Gilbert. These people lived in 207 households, and 150 of these were families. The village had about 573 people per square mile.
About 62% of the people were White, and about 36% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or from other races. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households in 2000, about 36% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (48%) were married couples living together. About 20% of households had a female head with no husband present.
The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.2 people.
Age Groups
The population in Gilbert was spread out across different age groups.
- About 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 81 males.
Income in Gilbert
In 2000, the average income for a household in Gilbert was about $24,297 per year. For families, the average income was about $26,667 per year. About 22% of families and 22% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about 39% of children under 18 and 14% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Gilbert
- Willie L. Wilson is a businessman who ran for mayor of Chicago in 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Gilbert (Luisiana) para niños
