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Gilbert, Arkansas

Town · Population 20 · #499 in Arkansas
Gilbert, Arkansas

Gilbert is a town in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 26 at the 2020 census, ranking it as the smallest municipality in the state and one of the smallest in the nation.

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About Gilbert

Gilbert, AR is a tiny community located in northern Arkansas with an estimated population of 20.

Officially, Gilbert is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 54 residents per square mile.

📰 Gilbert News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Gilbert Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Gilbert — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
  • With 20 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in northern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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 10 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Boy Scout Monument · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)20
Rank in state#499 of 500
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density54/sq mi
Coordinates35.9910, -92.7162

🗺️ Map of Gilbert