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Gilbert

Arizona · 267,918 residents · 68.663 sq mi
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Gilbert is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,154. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 158,221 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267,918
+144%since 2000
from 109,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,902 / sq mi
+144%since 2000
from 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+17%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K79K155K230K305K1990201020202024Gilbert
2024280K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,154
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,032 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,073
+58%since 2000
from $24,795 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,580
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $792 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+52%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(87,597)
Black2.3%(2,515)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(13,026)
Asian3.5%(3,863)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.1%(42,936)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(178,671)
Black3.6%(9,601)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(45,132)
Asian6.6%(17,690)
Other3.9%(10,531)
Diversity Score62%(166,214)
Diversity Score
62
+59%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilbert, Arizona?

Gilbert, Arizona has about 267,918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilbert, Arizona?

The typical household in Gilbert, Arizona earns about $99,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilbert, Arizona expensive?

In Gilbert, Arizona, the median home is worth about $348,000, and the typical rent is about $1,580 a month.

How educated are people in Gilbert, Arizona?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gilbert, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilbert, Arizona?

About 5.1% of people in Gilbert, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilbert, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilbert, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 238,730 residents, a change of about 818 percent over that period.

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