Gilbert, SC Demographics

A map of Gilbert's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	559	440	74.4%	77.1%
Hispanic	96	81	12.8%	14.2%
Multiracial	43	23	5.7%	4.0%
Black	31	20	4.1%	3.5%
Asian	22	0	2.9%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	1.2%

Gilbert, South Carolina has an estimated population of 751, a dramatic increase from the 571 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 4.1% Black, 2.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina 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 38.3% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gilbert is ranked the 303rd most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 320th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gilbert's White Population

559 residents of Gilbert, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gilbert is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Gilbert ranks 115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's White population has grown by an estimated 27.0%. White residents' share of Gilbert's population has decreased from 77.1% to 74.4%.

Gilbert is more White than neighboring Batesburg-Leesville (47.2% White), White Knoll (58.3% White), and Red Bank (72.3% White). Gilbert is less White than neighboring Summit (83.9% White), and Fairview Crossroads (95% White).

Gilbert's Black Population

31 residents of Gilbert, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gilbert is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Gilbert ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. Black residents' share of Gilbert's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.1%.

Gilbert is more Black than neighboring Fairview Crossroads (0% Black). Gilbert is less Black than neighboring Summit (12.2% Black), Batesburg-Leesville (40% Black), White Knoll (27.9% Black), and Red Bank (18.5% Black).

Gilbert's Asian Population

22 residents of Gilbert, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gilbert is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Gilbert ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 22. Asian residents' share of Gilbert's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.9%.

Gilbert is more Asian than neighboring Summit (0% Asian), Batesburg-Leesville (0% Asian), White Knoll (0.8% Asian), Red Bank (0.4% Asian), and Fairview Crossroads (0% Asian).

Gilbert's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Gilbert, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gilbert is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gilbert ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Gilbert's population has decreased from 14.2% to 12.8%.

Gilbert is more Hispanic than neighboring Summit (1.5% Hispanic), Batesburg-Leesville (8.2% Hispanic), White Knoll (6.7% Hispanic), Red Bank (5.7% Hispanic), and Fairview Crossroads (0% Hispanic).

Gilbert's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gilbert, or 0.0% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Gilbert ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gilbert's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Gilbert is less Native American/Other than neighboring Summit (0.2% Native American/Other), White Knoll (2% Native American/Other), and Red Bank (0.2% Native American/Other).

Gilbert's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Gilbert, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gilbert is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Gilbert ranks 169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gilbert's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.7%.

Gilbert is more Multiracial than neighboring Summit (2.3% Multiracial), Batesburg-Leesville (4.6% Multiracial), White Knoll (4.3% Multiracial), Red Bank (3% Multiracial), and Fairview Crossroads (5% 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.