Gilberts, Illinois
| Gilberts | |
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| Motto: "Growing with vision." | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Township | Rutland |
| Coordinates | 42°6′2″N 88°21′58″W / 42.10056°N 88.36611°W |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8 km2) |
| - land | 3.2 sq mi (8 km2) |
| Population | 6,154 (2009) |
| Density | 398.0 / sq mi (154 / km2) |
| Date | 1890 |
| Mayor | Rick Zirk |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | 60136 |
| Area code | 847 and 224 |
   Location of Gilberts within Illinois
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| Wikimedia Commons: Gilberts, Illinois | |
| Statistics: http://villageofgilberts.com | |
Gilberts is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,279 at the 2000 census. The population has grown to 6,154 as of 2009 estimates. The population continues to grow at rapid rates.
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[edit] Geography
Gilberts is located at 42°6′2″N 88°21′58″W / 42.10056°N 88.36611°W (42.100511, -88.366057)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all of it land.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 222 |
| 1930 | 130 |
| 1990 | 987 |
| 2000 | 1,279 |
| 2004 | 4,472 |
| 2007 | 5,713 |
| 2009 | 6,154 |
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,279 people, 394 households, and 351 families residing in the village. The population density was 398.0 people per square mile (153.8/km²). There were 398 housing units at an average density of 123.8 per square mile (47.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.86% White, 0.16% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.64% Asian, 1.56% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.36% of the population.
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 per capita income for the village was $31,898. None of the families and 0.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.1% of those over 64.
[edit] Community Events
-The Village of Gilberts celebrates several events throughout the year and encourages all residents to participate in the fun and camaraderie.
-The spring brings the Easter Bunny for some fun on the lawn as kids participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
-In mid-April, residents gather to participate in the annual village-wide clean up which is held in conjunction with Earth Day.
-The annual village-wide garage sale takes place in mid-June from Thursday through Sunday. No permit necessary.
-The Village hosts "Community Days" in July or August which includes live music, food vendors and games and prizes for the kids.
-In late October, the village hosts a bonfire and hayride in Memorial Park with games, prizes and refreshments.
-In early December join us for a tree lighting ceremony. Santa arrives in town on a fire truck and visits each subdivision in the village.
[edit] Education
Gilberts is located in Community Unit School District 300. Children who reside in Gilberts may attend feeder schools of either Hampshire High School or H.D. Jacobs High School.
[edit] Parks and Recreation
Town Center Park
This is the new, large park that will be open soon. 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 Gilberts Grizzlies and 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 new basketball court.
Skate Park
This Governor's Home Town Award winning skate park is located in Memorial Park.
Waitcus Park
Waitcus Park features a baseball diamond, basketball court (1/2 court), playground, fishing pond and a picnic pavilion.
[edit] References
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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