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Gilbertown, AL

Town in Choctaw County, Alabama.

Population

770

Land area

10.5sq mi

People per sq mi

73

ZIP codes

0

Gilbertown and its ZIP codes

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Gilbertown at a glance

  • Gilbertown is 27% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,156 a year, 10% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,400 (24% below Alabama) and median rent is $983 a month.

Local data for Gilbertown, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gilbertown, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,156

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$160,400

Median rent

$983/mo

Homeownership

84.5%

Bachelor's or higher

10.6%

Median age

46.8

Average commute

36.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (51), German Americans (20), Italian Americans (14).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Choctaw County. PPP loans are for Gilbertown.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,339

3,364 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,151

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$108M

FY 2026, $8,535 per person

Choctaw County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gilbertown, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.5%
  • Carpooled28.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gilbertown, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

303

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

27

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 36°F

60.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gilbertown, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

16.6%

U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts

Smoking

20.3%

U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.3%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Gilbertown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ToxeyTown3.8 mi0.7
SilasTown6.7 mi5.2
NeedhamTown9.1 mi0.6
CullomburgCensus-designated place9.9 mi5.3
CoffeevilleTown14 mi4.5
MillryTown16 mi7.5
ButlerTown18 mi6.8
PutnamCensus-designated place20 mi9.5
LismanTown22 mi2.6
Waynesboro, MSCity23 mi12.7
Shubuta, MSTown23 mi2.4
NanafaliaCensus-designated place25 mi2.2
Buckatunna, MSCensus-designated place26 mi6.2
De Soto, MSCensus-designated place26 mi3.8
St. StephensCensus-designated place26 mi9.9
ChatomTown27 mi10.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gilbertown, AL in?
Gilbertown is in Choctaw County, Alabama.
What is the population of Gilbertown, AL?
About 770 people live in Gilbertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gilbertown?
Nearby places include Toxey (3.8 mi), Silas (6.7 mi), Needham (9.1 mi), Cullomburg (9.9 mi), Coffeeville (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023