Gila Bend is a town located in Maricopa County Arizona. Gila Bend has a 2024 population of 1,840. Gila Bend is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,894 in 2020.
The average household income in Gila Bend is $69,351 with a poverty rate of 36.85%. The median age in Gila Bend is 39.9 years: 39.4 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gila Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 892 | 50.03% |
| Other race | 536 | 30.06% |
| Two or more races | 264 | 14.81% |
| Native American | 71 | 3.98% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 716 | 2.49 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 304 | 3.19 | 76 | 24 |
| Non Family | 301 | 1.38 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 69 | 4.07 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 42 | 2.83 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 12.89% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 5.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 5.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 1.81% |
| High School Graduate | 470 | 36.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 287 | 22.56% |
| Some College | 192 | 15.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 794 | 450 | 18 |
| White | 408 | 332 | 72 |
| Other Race | 356 | 164 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 81 | 18 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,432 | $51,429 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,088 | $33,875 | $18,571 |
| Overall | $38,466 | $51,488 | $25,343 |
| Some College | $50,516 | $51,508 | $26,645 |
$38,466
Average Earnings
$51,488
Average Male
$25,343
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.33% of Gila Bend residents speak only English, while 66.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 65.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,173 | 298 | 25.4% |
| Other | 536 | 244 | 45.52% |
| White | 408 | 157 | 38.48% |
| Multiple | 264 | 72 | 27.27% |
| Native | 71 | 71 | 100% |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 100% |
36.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.05%
Male Poverty Rate
47.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gila Bend is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gila Bend is Hispanic, with 25.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.37% |
| High School | 26.38% |
| Some College | 16.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 39.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,641 | $66,247 |
| Households | $52,879 | $69,351 |
| Married Families | $77,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,709 | $70,389 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 5.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.05%
Born in Gila Bend
72.85%
Native Born
27.15%
Foreign Born
17.33%
Non Citizen
9.81%
Naturalized
72.85% of Gila Bend residents were born in the United States, with 52.05% having been born in Arizona. 17.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,774 | -13 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 1,787 | -13 | -0.72% |
| 2027 | 1,800 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 1,814 | -13 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 1,827 | -13 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 1,840 | -14 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,854 | -24 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 1,878 | -9 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 1,887 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 1,894 | -208 | -9.9% |
| 2019 | 2,102 | 15 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 2,087 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,081 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 2,073 | 19 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 2,054 | 26 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 2,028 | 23 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 2,005 | 25 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 1,980 | 34 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 1,946 | 24 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 1,922 | 0 | 0% |