Gilbert, Louisiana
Village · Population 434 · #224 in Louisiana
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About Gilbert
Gilbert, LA is a tiny community located in northern Louisiana with an estimated population of 434.
Officially, Gilbert is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 413 residents per square mile.
📰 Gilbert News Today
- Gilbert William Gossen - View Obituary & Service Information Gossen Funeral Home Inc. · May 25
- Gilbert Secures USDA Grant for Major Sewer Overhaul — Town to Match $500K+ KNOE · Jul 7
- Obituary for Frank McGraw, Sr. McFarland Funeral Companies · Jun 8
- Gilbert Paul Bodin Obituary (2026) - Abbeville, LA - Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville Legacy obituary · Jun 16
- Bradley Wade "Brad" Sebren Obituary (2026) - Gilbert, LA - Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro Legacy obituary · Mar 21
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What Makes Gilbert Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Gilbert — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Gilbert
- Fort Necessity School
- Gilbert School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)434
Rank in state#224 of 304
Land area1.05 sq mi
Density413/sq mi
Coordinates32.0512, -91.6577