Gilberts, IL Demographics

A map of Gilberts's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,476	5,284	63.6%	63.2%
Hispanic	2,099	1,412	24.4%	16.9%
Asian	562	1,065	6.5%	12.7%
Multiracial	447	310	5.2%	3.7%
Black	22	257	0.3%	3.1%
Native American/Other	0	38	0.0%	0.5%

Gilberts, Illinois has an estimated population of 8,606, a slight increase from the 8,366 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.6% White, 24.4% Hispanic, 6.5% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gilberts, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gilberts has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gilberts, that probability was 55.4% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gilberts is ranked the 250th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Gilberts was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gilberts's White Population

5,476 residents of Gilberts, or 63.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gilberts is higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Gilberts ranks 1287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilberts's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Gilberts's population has remained roughly unchanged at 63.6%.

Gilberts is more White than neighboring Pingree Grove (57.1% White). Gilberts is less White than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (80.1% White), West Dundee (77.8% White), Algonquin (72.7% White), and Huntley (77.8% White).

Gilberts's Black Population

22 residents of Gilberts, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gilberts is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Gilberts ranks 288th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilberts's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.4%. Black residents' share of Gilberts's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.3%.

Gilberts is less Black than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (2.8% Black), West Dundee (3% Black), Pingree Grove (12.3% Black), Algonquin (2.8% Black), and Huntley (4.1% Black).

Gilberts's Asian Population

562 residents of Gilberts, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gilberts is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Gilberts ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilberts's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Asian residents' share of Gilberts's population has decreased from 12.7% to 6.5%.

Gilberts is more Asian than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (1.5% Asian), West Dundee (5.8% Asian), Algonquin (5.3% Asian), and Huntley (5.1% Asian).

Gilberts's Hispanic Population

2,099 residents of Gilberts, or 24.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gilberts is higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Gilberts ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilberts's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Gilberts's population has increased from 16.9% to 24.4%.

Gilberts is more Hispanic than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (12.8% Hispanic), West Dundee (11.3% Hispanic), Pingree Grove (17.6% Hispanic), Algonquin (15.6% Hispanic), and Huntley (11.1% Hispanic).

Gilberts's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gilberts, 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 Gilberts is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gilberts ranks 609th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilberts's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gilberts's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Gilberts is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Dundee (0.2% Native American/Other), Pingree Grove (0.8% Native American/Other), Algonquin (0.2% Native American/Other), and Huntley (0.4% Native American/Other).

Gilberts's Multiracial Population

447 residents of Gilberts, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gilberts is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gilberts ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilberts's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Gilberts's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.2%.

Gilberts is more Multiracial than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (2.8% Multiracial), West Dundee (1.9% Multiracial), Algonquin (3.5% Multiracial), and Huntley (1.6% Multiracial). Gilberts is less Multiracial than neighboring Pingree Grove (5.8% 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.