- Gilbert, Iowa
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Gilbert, Iowa
settlement_type =City
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map_caption = Location of Gilbert, Iowa
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subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Story
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area_total_km2 = 2.1
area_land_km2 = 2.1
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 0.8
area_land_sq_mi = 0.8
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 987
population_density_km2 = 461.6
population_density_sq_mi = 1195.6timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 302
elevation_ft = 991
latd = 42 |latm = 6 |lats = 21 |latNS = N
longd = 93 |longm = 38 |longs = 43 |longEW = Wpostal_code_type =
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postal_code = 50105
area_code = 515
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blank_info = 19-30630
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footnotes =Gilbert is a city in Story County,
Iowa ,United States . The population was 987 at the 2000 census. It is part of theAmes, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area .Geography
Gilbert is located at coor dms|42|6|21|N|93|38|43|W|city (42.105858, -93.645185)GR|1.
According to the
United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.8square mile s (2.1km² ), all of it land.The landscape surrounding the city consists of rolling hills dotted with conventional farm buildings and livestock as well as newer agricultural facilities and row crop farming systems. Some suburban-style subdivisions lie a short distance to the south.
Gilbert's southern boundary is only two miles north of the Ames boundary that was extended when the Ada Hayden Heritage Park was developed. It is not difficult to look south from Gilbert and see buildings in Ames.
Transportation
The main east-west road through Gilbert is county highway E23. A Union Pacific rail line goes north and south through the city. Van transportation is provided by the Heartland Senior Services of Story County.
Demographics
As of the
census GR|2 of 2000, there were 987 people, 337 households, and 268 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 1,195.6 people per square mile (459.1/km²). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 420.3/sq mi (161.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, 0.71% African American, 1.52% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.There were 337 households out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a single female head of household, and 20.2% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,406, and the median income for a family was $61,184. Males had a median income of $35,313 versus $25,083 for females. The
per capita income for the city was $19,741. About 1.1% of families and 2.4% of the population were below thepoverty line , including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.chool system
The Gilbert area is served by Gilbert Unified Community Schools (District). The Gilbert Community Schools consists of Gilbert Elementary, the new Gilbert Middle School, and Gilbert High School. The grade structure is a common K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 system.
The district covers 48 square miles [(2007). District Profile 2005-2006. Available: http://www.gilbert.k12.ia.us/district/profile.html. Last accessed 4/6/2008.] . The enrollment has increased by more than 55% since 1990 with the number of students climbing to over 1,061 as of July 2006. Many students live in the northern part of Ames.
Enrollment in the district increased by eight percent during the 2005-2006 school year. The school board, anticipating that it will build another elementary school within a few years if the district continues to grow at its current pace, has obtained an option to buy 20 acres just west of Gilbert's residential area and on the north side of the main highway through town [Johna Clancy. (2006). School Board minuets for June 20th, 2006. Available: http://www.gilbert.k12.ia.us/SchoolBoard/images/Min.Reg.062006.pdf. Last accessed 4/6/2008.] . If the current growth continues, the Gilbert schools will have more than 1,500 students in the fall of 2016.
Gilbert's mascot is the
tiger . [ [http://www.gilbert.k12.ia.us/ Gilbert Community School District Mascot]Gilbert's basketball team was the 1995 Class 2A State Runner-Up, led by Eric Althaus & David Prochnow.
Gilbert's football team was the 2004 Class 2A State Runner-Up. [ [http://www.gilbertgazette.com/school-district/sports/fb2004-final.htm Gilbert football 2004 ] ]
References
External links
[http://www.gilbert.k12.ia.us Gilbert Community Schools Homepage]
[http://www.gilbertgazette.com/ The Gilbert Gazette: Gilbert's Unofficial Newsletter]
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