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Gila

New Mexico · 314 residents · 9.362 sq mi
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Gila has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,146. Population has fallen 36% since 2011, a loss of 177 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,600. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
−36%vs 2011
vs 491 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−36%vs 2011
vs 52 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.7
+2%vs 2011
vs 52.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
159249340431521201020202024Gila
2024366
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,146
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,909 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$21,426
−12%vs 2011
vs $24,248 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−13.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.433 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing40.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $154,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$537
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $535 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−46.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.9% in 2011
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+99%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.3%(114)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(256)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.7%(112)
Diversity Score
36
+53%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.8 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
37.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
38.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Female
49.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gila, New Mexico?

Gila, New Mexico has about 314 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gila, New Mexico?

The typical household in Gila, New Mexico earns about $24,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gila, New Mexico expensive?

In Gila, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $161,600, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Gila, New Mexico?

About 40.1% 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 27.1% of people in Gila, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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