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Gila County

Arizona · 53,272 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 $46,907. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,300. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,272
+4%since 2000
from 51,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+22%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K43K47K51K55K1990201020202024Gila County
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,907
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,265
+61%since 2000
from $16,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(35,391)
Black0.3%(174)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(8,546)
Asian0.4%(211)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(20,867)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(32,757)
Black0.4%(239)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(9,283)
Asian0.8%(427)
Other17.7%(9,409)
Diversity Score67.6%(35,992)
Segregation Score56.1%(29,873)
Diversity Score
68
+66%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gila County, Arizona?

Gila County, Arizona has about 53,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gila County, Arizona earns about $46,907 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 $174,300, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Gila County, Arizona?

About 19.2% 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 20.0% 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 13,056 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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