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Gila

New Mexico · 366 residents · 9.36 sq mi
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Gila is home to 366 people in New Mexico. The median age is 61.6, about 23 years above the US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 30.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

366
−12%since 2023
from 417 in 2023
2010 – 2024
39 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 45 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
61.6
+10%since 2023
from 56.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.36 sq mi
Population, 20102024
159249340431521201020202024Gila
2024366
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(20)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415%(55)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418%(66)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.9%(102)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.3%(23)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.3%(45)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over9.8%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$13,750
+4%since 2023
from $13,246 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
30.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.320
−1%since 2023
from 0.324 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
25.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.84 people
−3%since 2023
from 2.92 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
54.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(232)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.4%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.1%(59)
72
−2%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican37.4%(137)
Ancestry
German16.1%(59)
Scottish11.5%(42)
Greek2.7%(10)
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
16.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
25.8%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
55.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
49.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
51.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
63.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
20.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married23%(38)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced77%(127)
Women 15+
Never married14.8%(24)
Married14.2%(23)
Widowed9.9%(16)
Divorced61.1%(99)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
21.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
35.8%
US average: 18.4%
69.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.6%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
21.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
85.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)56.6%(30)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era24.5%(13)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 53 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Gila, New Mexico?

Gila, New Mexico has about 366 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Gila, New Mexico?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gila, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gila, New Mexico?

About 30.3% of people in Gila, New Mexico 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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