Gilbert, Minnesota
City · Population 1,655 · #289 in Minnesota
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About Gilbert
Set in the northeastern part of Minnesota, Gilbert is a small town with an estimated population of 1,655.
Officially, Gilbert is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.68 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 142 residents per square mile.
📰 Gilbert News Today
- Shawn O'Rourke Gilbert obituaries.startribune.com · Aug 16
- Janice "Jan" Casper Obituary, Age 87 - January 4, 2026 - Gilbert, Minnesota Durango Herald · Aug 8
- Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker sentenced to life as her family describes trauma, loss PBS · Jul 23
- Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 08/01/2026 mlb.com · Aug 1
- Gilbert Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gilbert Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Gilbert — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 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 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gilbert
- Wandering Pines Eatery & Pub — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,655
Rank in state#289 of 855
Land area11.68 sq mi
Density142/sq mi
Coordinates47.4908, -92.4583