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Gila

New Mexico · 366 residents · 9.362 sq mi
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Population has declined 12% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
366
−12%since 2023
from 417 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 45 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.6
+10%since 2023
from 56.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
159249340431521201020202024Gila
2024366
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
30.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(232)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.4%(81)
Diversity Score73.8%(308)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.1%(59)
Diversity Score72%(264)
Diversity Score
72
−2%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
16.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Female
49.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
51.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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