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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gila County

Arizona · 51,335 residents · 4,757.578 sq mi
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Gila County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,917. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $90,100. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

51,335
+28%since 1990
from 40,216 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+9%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K43K47K51K55K1990201020202024Gila County
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,917
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,964 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,315
+58%since 1990
from $10,297 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$501
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
78.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
21.3% rent
2.9
+4%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(30,817)
Black0.2%(96)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(7,417)
Asian0.3%(102)
Diversity Score65%(26,134)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(35,391)
Black0.3%(174)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(8,546)
Asian0.4%(211)
Diversity Score40.6%(20,867)
41
−37%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gila County, Arizona?

Gila County, Arizona has about 51,335 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gila County, Arizona?

The typical household in Gila County, Arizona earns about $30,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gila County, Arizona expensive?

In Gila County, Arizona, the median home is worth about $90,100, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Gila County, Arizona?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gila County, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gila County, Arizona?

About 17.4% of people in Gila County, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gila County, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Gila County, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,119 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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