Gilbert Plains, MB

Manitoba

Gilbert Plains is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 1,420. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,420 Population 4/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $38,800 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$624 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $624/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $624
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.6%
82% higher than US avg

How Gilbert Plains Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,420
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$38,800
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty22.6%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$624
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units635
Rent Burden18.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Gilbert Plains a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gilbert Plains receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Gilbert Plains offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gilbert Plains is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gilbert Plains is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $624 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Gilbert Plains has a population of 1,420 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

1,420
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
405.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Gilbert Plains vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages11.6%

Social Characteristics

Gilbert Plains vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gilbert Plains is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Gilbert Plains vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.6%
82% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gilbert Plains is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $624 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$624
46% below US avg
Rent Burden18.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied22.1%
Housing Units635

Property Tax

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+32.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area405.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.8%

Nearby Cities

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