Gilbert, West Virginia facts for kids
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Gilbert, West Virginia
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Central Avenue in Gilbert
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You should see the hills from here!
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Location of Gilbert in Mingo County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | West Virginia | ||||
| County | Mingo | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) | ||||
| Population
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333 | ||||
| Demonym(s) | Gilbertonian | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
25621
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 | ||||
| FIPS code | 54-30772 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1539390 | ||||
| Website | https://www.gilbertwv.com/ | ||||
Gilbert is a small town located in Mingo County, West Virginia, in the United States. It sits right by the Guyandotte River. In 2020, about 333 people lived there.
The town became official in 1918. It's named after Gilbert Creek, which got its name from an early traveler who explored the area long ago. Gilbert is super famous for the Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trails. These trails bring many visitors who love to ride ATVs. Because of this, you can find many places to stay and eat in Gilbert.
On July 1, 2023, the town showed off its new flag. It's called "The Star of Bright Promise." This flag was chosen after a design contest that lasted for months.
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Geography of Gilbert
Gilbert is a small town in West Virginia. The total area of the town is about 1.04 square miles (2.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.99 square miles (2.58 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Gilbert
Gilbert has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 451 | — | |
| 1940 | 490 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 722 | 47.3% | |
| 1960 | 874 | 21.1% | |
| 1970 | 778 | −11.0% | |
| 1980 | 757 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 456 | −39.8% | |
| 2000 | 417 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 450 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 333 | −26.0% | |
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Gilbert's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 450 people living in Gilbert. These people lived in 212 homes, and 137 of these were families. The town had about 454.5 people per square mile. There were 262 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Gilbert were White, making up 99.1% of the population. A very small number were Asian (0.2%), and 0.7% were from two or more different backgrounds.
About 21.2% of homes had kids under 18 living there. More than half, 51.9%, were married couples living together. About 10.4% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. Only 2.4% had a male head of household without a wife. The rest, 35.4%, were not families.
About 32.1% of homes had only one person living in them. And 17.4% of homes had one person who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.12 people lived in each home. For families, the average was 2.64 people.
The average age of people in Gilbert was 49.7 years old. About 15.3% of residents were under 18. About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 18.6% of the population. The largest group, 36%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 21.8% of residents were 65 or older.
In terms of gender, 45.1% of the people in Gilbert were male. The other 54.9% were female.
Famous People from Gilbert
Some notable people have come from the town of Gilbert:
- Keith Perry – A country music artist.
- Bud Harless – A racing driver.
- James H. "Buck" Harless – Known for his work in the coal industry.
- Arden Mounts – A NASCAR racer who competed from 1953 to 1956.
- Garin Justice – A coach for college football teams.
See also
In Spanish: Gilbert (Virginia Occidental) para niños
