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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gila Bend

Arizona · 1,980 residents · 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 $26,895. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,300. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,980
+13%since 1990
from 1,747 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.3
+7%since 1990
from 27.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gila Bend
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,895
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,820 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,793
+26%since 1990
from $8,565 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.8%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$379
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.0% in 1990
41.7% rent
1.7
−26%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(1,242)
Black2.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(738)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score78.3%(1,368)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(687)
Black1.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(1,042)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score62%(1,228)
62
−21%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+26%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gila Bend, Arizona?

Gila Bend, Arizona has about 1,980 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gila Bend, Arizona earns about $26,895 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 $45,300, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Gila Bend, Arizona?

About 8.0% 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 24.8% of people in Gila Bend, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gila Bend, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Gila Bend, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 233 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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