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Gilbert, WV
Town in Mingo County, West Virginia.
Population
308
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
310
ZIP codes
0
Gilbert and its ZIP codes
Gilbert at a glance
- Gilbert is about 4.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Gilbert, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mingo County. PPP loans are for Gilbert.
Unemployment rate
7.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,788
4,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$200M
FY 2026, $8,495 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gilbert, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
371
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilbert, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Gilbert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JusticeCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Gilbert CreekCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 11.6 |
| BrunoCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.3 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| MalloryCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Sarah AnnCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.8 |
| ManTown | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| KistlerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| EarlingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| AccovilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| IaegerTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| AmherstdaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| ChaunceyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| OmarCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| NeibertCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RobinetteCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilbert, WV in?
- Gilbert is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Gilbert, WV?
- About 308 people live in Gilbert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilbert?
- Nearby places include Justice (1.9 mi), Gilbert Creek (3.3 mi), Bruno (5 mi), Greenville (7.5 mi), Mallory (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023