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Gilbert is a town, situated in Mingo County, West Virginia, USA. Gilbert is located at 37°36′52″N, 81°52′2″W (37.614497, -81.867212) at about 840 feet above the sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). As of the census of 2000, there were 417 people, 187 households, and 120 families residing in the town. The population density was 157.8/km² (407.6/mi²). Gilbert town was incorporated in 1918. It was named for Gilbert Creek, which derives its name from the name of an early traveler in the area who was killed by Native Americans in the area.