Gilberts is a somewhat small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 8,772 people and two associated neighborhoods, Gilberts is the 252nd largest community in Illinois. Gilberts has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Gilberts, where the median household income is $120,568.00.

Gilberts real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Gilberts house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Gilberts has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Gilberts telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.46% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Gilberts is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Gilberts is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Gilberts’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

As is often the case in a small village, Gilberts doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Gilberts are among the most well-educated in the nation: 45.46% of adults in Gilberts have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Gilberts in 2022 was $41,529, which is upper middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $166,116 for a family of four.

Gilberts is an extremely ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Gilberts home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gilberts residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Gilberts also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 28.81% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Gilberts include German, Irish, Italian, Polish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Gilberts is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.