Gilbert

City in St. Louis County, Minnesota

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Gilbert is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 1,687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,532 ft (467 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McKinley, 2.7 miles NE.

About Gilbert

Gilbert is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,687 at the 2020 census. State Highway 37 (MN 37) and State Highway 135 (MN 135) are two of the main routes in Gilbert. Gilbert is part of the Quad Cities, with Virginia, Eveleth, and Mountain Iron. The city is named for either Giles Gilbert, who led the exploration of the McKinley mine property in the 1890s, or E. A. Gilbert, a Duluth businessman.

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Living in Gilbert

Median household income
$64,625
Median home value
$126,000
Median rent
$698/mo
Median age
48.9
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Gilbert, MN population

Gilbert had 1,687 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,687
Density144 per sq mi (56 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Gilbert at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountySt. Louis County
TypeCity
Population1,687 (2020)
Land area11.68 sq mi (30.2 km²)
Water area0.74 sq mi (1.92 km²)
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Coordinates47.4874° N, 92.4505° W
ZIP code55741
Official websitegilbertmn.org
Census code (GEOID)2723714

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert

What county is Gilbert in?

Gilbert is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Gilbert, MN?

1,687 people lived in Gilbert at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Gilbert, MN?

The ZIP code of Gilbert is 55741.

What is the elevation of Gilbert?

1,532 feet (467 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Gilbert?

McKinley (2.7 mi), Virginia (4.2 mi), Eveleth (4.6 mi), Leonidas (5.6 mi), Biwabik (6.3 mi).

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