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Gilbert, LA
Village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
Population
294
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
280
ZIP codes
0
Gilbert and its ZIP codes
Gilbert at a glance
- Gilbert is about 2.6 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Gilbert, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin Parish. PPP loans are for Gilbert.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,399
4,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,040
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $7,098 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gilbert, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
373
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
3.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
58.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilbert, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Gilbert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WisnerTown | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| WinnsboroCity | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| Sicily IslandVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BaskinVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| ManghamTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| HarrisonburgVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
| WaterproofTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| ClaytonTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| NewelltonTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| ColumbiaTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Banks SpringsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| St. JosephTown | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| GraysonVillage | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| Wallace RidgeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7 |
| ClarksVillage | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilbert, LA in?
- Gilbert is in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Gilbert, LA?
- About 294 people live in Gilbert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilbert?
- Nearby places include Wisner (5.1 mi), Winnsboro (9.4 mi), Sicily Island (14 mi), Baskin (15 mi), Mangham (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023