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Gisela

Arizona · 587 residents · 2.862 sq mi
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Gisela has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,572. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $186,100. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
587
+10%since 2000
from 532 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
205 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.3
+46%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1783435076718362000201020202024Gisela
2024587
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,572
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,044 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,330
+34%since 2000
from $15,974 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.2%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+25%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information57.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
9.5
+176%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(19)
Diversity Score23.9%(140)
Diversity Score
24
+75%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.9 min
+119%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
58.3%
+58.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
−73.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gisela, Arizona?

Gisela, Arizona has about 587 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gisela, Arizona?

The typical household in Gisela, Arizona earns about $19,572 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gisela, Arizona expensive?

In Gisela, Arizona, the median home is worth about $186,100.

How educated are people in Gisela, Arizona?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gisela, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gisela, Arizona?

About 39.2% of people in Gisela, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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