Gilbertville, Iowa facts for kids
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Gilbertville, Iowa
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Location of Gilbertville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 794 |
| • Density | 2,217.88/sq mi (857.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50634
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-30675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456900 |
Gilbertville is a small city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 794 people lived there. Gilbertville is part of the larger Waterloo–Cedar Falls metropolitan area.
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History of Gilbertville
Gilbertville was officially planned and marked out in 1856. This means its streets and lots were laid out for people to build homes and businesses.
Geography and Weather
Gilbertville is located at 42°25′2″N 92°12′50″W / 42.41722°N 92.21389°W. The city covers a total area of about 0.40 square miles (0.93 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Tornado Activity in the Area
The Gilbertville area experiences more tornadoes than the average for the state of Iowa. It has about 206% more tornado activity than the overall U.S. average.
- On May 15, 1968, a very strong F5 tornado hit about 22.7 miles from Gilbertville. An F5 tornado has wind speeds between 261 and 318 miles per hour. This tornado caused 5 deaths and injured 156 people. It also caused a lot of damage, estimated between $5 million and $50 million.
- On August 26, 1965, an F4 tornado struck about 8.1 miles from the city center. An F4 tornado has wind speeds between 207 and 260 miles per hour. This storm killed one person and injured 17 others. It caused damages between $500,000 and $5 million.
Education in Gilbertville
Students in Gilbertville attend schools within the Waterloo Community School District.
There are also private schools in the area:
- Don Bosco High School (for older students)
- Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School (for younger students)
Population Information
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 155 | — |
| 1920 | 212 | +36.8% |
| 1930 | 241 | +13.7% |
| 1940 | 259 | +7.5% |
| 1950 | 399 | +54.1% |
| 1960 | 533 | +33.6% |
| 1970 | 655 | +22.9% |
| 1980 | 740 | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 748 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 767 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 712 | −7.2% |
| 2020 | 794 | +11.5% |
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Gilbertville Population in 2020
According to the census from 2020, Gilbertville had 794 residents. There were 338 households and 225 families living in the city.
Most of the people living in Gilbertville were White (95.2%). Smaller groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people from two or more races. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Gilbertville was 44.6 years old. About 21.9% of residents were under 20 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 22.5% of the population. The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Gilbertville (Iowa) para niños
