Gilberts, Illinois
Gilberts, Illinois | |
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847 and 224 | |
FIPS code | 17-29171 |
GNIS feature ID | 2398961[1] |
Website | villageofgilberts |
Gilberts is a
History
The beginnings of recorded human settlement in the area of Gilberts was recorded in the War of 1812, when General Scott began waging war against the native American tribes that inhabited the area, including the
Opening in 1907, the
In 1988, George Bush visited the town during his election campaign.[8]
Geography
Gilberts is located in northern Kane County. Most of the village is in
According to the 2010 census, Gilberts has a total area of 5.558 square miles (14.40 km2), of which 5.55 square miles (14.37 km2) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2) (or 0.14%) is water.[9]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1900 | 222 | — | |
1910 | 268 | 20.7% | |
1920 | 152 | −43.3% | |
1930 | 130 | −14.5% | |
1940 | 170 | 30.8% | |
1950 | 183 | 7.6% | |
1960 | 238 | 30.1% | |
1970 | 336 | 41.2% | |
1980 | 405 | 20.5% | |
1990 | 987 | 143.7% | |
2000 | 1,279 | 29.6% | |
2010 | 6,879 | 437.8% | |
2020 | 8,366 | 21.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2010[11] 2020[12] |
2020 Census
Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010[11] | Pop 2020[12] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|
White alone (NH)
|
4,756 | 5,284 | 69.14% | 63.16% |
Black or African American alone (NH)
|
129 | 257 | 1.88% | 3.07% |
Alaska Native alone (NH)
|
5 | 4 | 0.07% | 0.05% |
Asian alone (NH) | 959 | 1,065 | 13.94% | 12.73% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 4 | 1 | 0.06% | 0.01% |
Some Other Race alone (NH) | 19 | 33 | 0.28% | 0.39% |
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 133 | 310 | 1.93% | 3.71% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 874 | 1,412 | 12.71% | 16.88% |
Total | 6,879 | 8,366 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2000 Census
As of the
There were 394 households, out of which 51.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.9% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.7% were non-families. 8.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $87,847, and the median income for a family was $92,433. Males had a median income of $57,300 versus $32,375 for females. The
Education
Gilberts is located in Community Unit School District 300. Children who reside in Gilberts attend Hampshire High School.[14]
Gilberts Elementary School Is an elementary school for grades K-5. The school used to have a pre-k or preschool program. Hampshire Middle School and Dundee Middle School are the Middle schools that feed into Hampshire High School. Cambridge Lakes Charter School is also an option for residents in district.
Parks and recreation
Town Center Park
This is the new, large park that is now open. A parking lot is being installed which will accommodate over 80 vehicles.
The park is a 20-acre (81,000 m2) space and will be home to many sports teams such as the YMCA's baseball and soccer teams.
Town Square Park
This centrally located park is near Lake Gilberts and features a new gazebo.
Memorial Park
Memorial Park offers the following amenities: baseball diamond, soccer field, playground, fishing pond, picnic pavilion, and a basketball court. It used to have a small skate park.
Waitcus Park
Waitcus Park features a baseball diamond, basketball court (1/2 court), playground, fishing pond and a picnic pavilion.
Sports
Gilberts is the home to the GPH Grizzlies Football Team that plays in the TCYFL. It has two Super Bowl runner-ups and two championships. The team was founded in 2008 and has 3 separate sides, Bantams, Feather, and Middleweights.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilberts, Illinois
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Village of Gilberts. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "Gilberts village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 77.
- ^ "Village of Gilberts :: History of Gilberts". www.villageofgilberts.com. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "The Elgin and Belvidere Electric Company - Abandoned Rails". www.abandonedrails.com. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "BUSH TAKES RELAXED TOUR OF SUBURBS". Chicago Tribune. October 30, 1988. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Gilberts village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Gilberts village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ ScribbleMaps.com. "District 300 High School Boundary". www.scribblemaps.com. Retrieved May 17, 2022.