the 2010 united states census reported that gerber had a population of 1,060. the population density was 1,148.5 people per square mile (443.4/km²). the racial makeup of gerber was 575 (54.2%) white, 6 (0.6%) african american, 55 (5.2%) native american, 8 (0.8%) asian, 0 (0.0%) pacific islander, 371 (35.0%) from other races, and 45 (4.2%) from two or more races. hispanic or latino of any race were 526 persons (49.6%).