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Gila Bend

Arizona · 1,816 residents (2025 est.) · 64.366 sq mi
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Gila Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,254. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 617 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,200. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,363
−31%since 2000
from 1,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+59%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,816 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gila Bend
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,254
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,895 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,366
+311%since 2000
from $10,793 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+35%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+32%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(687)
Black1.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(1,042)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(1,228)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino75.5%(1,029)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.2%(630)
Diversity Score
46
−25%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
29.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 43.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
68.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2016
from 54.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gila Bend, Arizona?

Gila Bend, Arizona has about 1,363 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gila Bend, Arizona?

The typical household in Gila Bend, Arizona earns about $52,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gila Bend, Arizona expensive?

In Gila Bend, Arizona, the median home is worth about $116,200, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Gila Bend, Arizona?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gila Bend, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gila Bend, Arizona?

About 12.2% of people in Gila Bend, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gila Bend, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Gila Bend, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 384 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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