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Gila Bend

Arizona · 1,922 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 $27,113. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,200. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,922
−3%since 2000
from 1,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
+12%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gila Bend
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,113
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,895 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,203
+13%since 2000
from $10,793 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+49%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(504)
Black1.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino65.4%(1,257)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other11%(211)
Diversity Score67%(1,287)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
26.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gila Bend, Arizona?

Gila Bend, Arizona has about 1,922 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gila Bend, Arizona earns about $27,113 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 $68,200, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Gila Bend, Arizona?

About 5.8% 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 31.2% of people in Gila Bend, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gila Bend, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Gila Bend, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 175 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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