Gilbert, MN Demographics

A map of Gilbert's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,657	1,584	97.6%	93.9%
Multiracial	32	44	1.9%	2.6%
Native American/Other	8	22	0.5%	1.3%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	28	0.0%	1.7%

Gilbert, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,697, a less than 1% change from the 1,687 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.6% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gilbert, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gilbert has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gilbert, that probability was 11.7% in 2020 and 4.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gilbert is ranked the 288th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gilbert was ranked the 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gilbert's White Population

1,657 residents of Gilbert, or 97.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gilbert is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Gilbert ranks 186th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Gilbert's population has increased from 93.9% to 97.6%.

Gilbert is more White than neighboring Virginia (88.6% White), Eveleth (89.2% White), and Biwabik (97.2% White). Gilbert is less White than neighboring McKinley (98.9% White), and Leonidas (100% White).

Gilbert's Black Population

0 residents of Gilbert, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gilbert is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Gilbert ranks 588th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Gilbert's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gilbert is less Black than neighboring Virginia (0.7% Black), and Eveleth (1.5% Black).

Gilbert's Asian Population

0 residents of Gilbert, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gilbert is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Gilbert ranks 437th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Gilbert's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gilbert is less Asian than neighboring Virginia (1.2% Asian), and McKinley (1.1% Asian).

Gilbert's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Gilbert, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gilbert is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gilbert ranks 661st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gilbert's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Gilbert is less Hispanic than neighboring Virginia (1.4% Hispanic), and Biwabik (0.6% Hispanic).

Gilbert's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Gilbert, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gilbert is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Gilbert ranks 250th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gilbert's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Gilbert is more Native American/Other than neighboring McKinley (0% Native American/Other), Leonidas (0% Native American/Other), and Biwabik (0.1% Native American/Other). Gilbert is less Native American/Other than neighboring Virginia (3.6% Native American/Other), and Eveleth (3% Native American/Other).

Gilbert's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Gilbert, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gilbert is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Gilbert ranks 630th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Gilbert's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.9%.

Gilbert is more Multiracial than neighboring McKinley (0% Multiracial), and Leonidas (0% Multiracial). Gilbert is less Multiracial than neighboring Virginia (4.5% Multiracial), Eveleth (6.3% Multiracial), and Biwabik (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.