Gilbert Creek, West Virginia facts for kids
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Gilbert, West Virginia
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Location of Gilbert Creek, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km2) |
| • Land | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,090 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-30777 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867649 |
Gilbert Creek is a small community located in Mingo County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2010, about 1,090 people lived in Gilbert Creek. The community gets its name from a nearby stream, also called Gilbert Creek.
Where is Gilbert Creek Located?
Gilbert Creek is found in the southwestern part of West Virginia. Its exact location is 37°34′56″N 81°54′7″W / 37.58222°N 81.90194°W.
The total area of Gilbert Creek is about 11.6 square miles (30.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Gilbert Creek?
In the year 2000, there were about 1,582 people living in Gilbert Creek. These people lived in 640 different homes. Most of the people living there were White.
Many homes in Gilbert Creek had families living in them. About 34% of homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes were made up of married couples.
The people in Gilbert Creek ranged in age. About 22% were under 18 years old. Around 10% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 33%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in Gilbert Creek was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Gilbert Creek (Virginia Occidental) para niños
