Gilbert, South Carolina facts for kids
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Gilbert, South Carolina
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Location of Gilbert, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 571 |
| • Density | 210.70/sq mi (81.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29054
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-29050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1245735 |
Gilbert is a small town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the larger Columbia metropolitan area. In 2010, about 569 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 571 residents.
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History of Gilbert
Gilbert is home to some important historical buildings. The David Jefferson Griffith House and the Music Hall Evangelical Lutheran Church are two of these. They were added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means they are recognized for their special historical value.
Geography and Size
Gilbert is a small town when it comes to its size. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.3 square miles (about 6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
Gilbert has seen its population change over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 141 | — | |
| 1890 | 115 | −18.4% | |
| 1900 | 178 | 54.8% | |
| 1910 | 162 | −9.0% | |
| 1920 | 226 | 39.5% | |
| 1930 | 235 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 153 | −34.9% | |
| 1950 | 172 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 171 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 186 | 8.8% | |
| 1980 | 211 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 324 | 53.6% | |
| 2000 | 500 | 54.3% | |
| 2010 | 565 | 13.0% | |
| 2020 | 571 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 500 people living in Gilbert. These people lived in 181 households, and 148 of these were families. The town had about 220 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Gilbert in 2000 were White (94.60%). There were also African American residents (3.60%) and a small number of Native American and Asian residents. About 1.60% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Gilbert had children under 18 living with them (53.0%). About 56.4% of households were married couples. The average household had about 2.76 people.
The population was quite young, with 33.2% of residents under 18 years old. The average age in the town was 32 years.
Fun Things to Do
Gilbert is known for its annual Lexington County Peach Festival. This fun event happens every July. It celebrates the local peach harvest.
The town also has a public library. It is a branch of the Lexington County Library system. This means residents can borrow books and use other library services.
Schools in Gilbert
Public schools in Gilbert are managed by Lexington County School District One. The district has several schools in the area:
- Centerville Elementary School
- Gilbert Elementary School
- Gilbert Middle School
- Gilbert High School
See also
- In Spanish: Gilbert (Carolina del Sur) para niños
