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Gila Bend

Arizona · 1,892 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 $41,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,700. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,892
−4%since 2000
from 1,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.6
+11%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gila Bend
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,895 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,972
+94%since 2000
from $10,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(367)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino72.4%(1,369)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other8.5%(162)
Diversity Score55.9%(1,057)
Diversity Score
56
−10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−29%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
31.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.7%
−45.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gila Bend, Arizona?

Gila Bend, Arizona has about 1,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gila Bend, Arizona earns about $41,500 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 $103,700, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Gila Bend, Arizona?

About 11.9% 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 37.5% 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 145 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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