Gilbert is a town located in Maricopa County Arizona. Gilbert has a 2024 population of 277,490. Gilbert is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 269,173 in 2020.
The average household income in Gilbert is $137,425 with a poverty rate of 5.51%. The median age in Gilbert is 35.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
One of the unique things about Gilbert is that it is the most populated incorporated town in the nation. Its population makes it the sixth-largest municipality in the state.
The municipality has a high percentage of Mormon residents. The residents of Gilbert are also very educated, with over 92% of residents age 25 or older holding at least a high school diploma or GED, while over 37% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and over 10% have obtained a master’s degree or higher.
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Gilbert has seen substantial population growth, going from just 5,717 residents in 1980 to over 100,000 in 2000. The city’s population nearly doubled at the time of the 2010 census. The current estimates show that the population is up almost 14% since the last census, proving that Gilbert is only continuing to grow larger.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gilbert was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202,000 | 75.58% |
| Two or more races | 26,698 | 9.99% |
| Asian | 16,291 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 10,847 | 4.06% |
| Other race | 9,236 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 2,031 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 164 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 90,299 | 2.95 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 55,458 | 3.49 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 20,463 | 1.33 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 9,273 | 3.29 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 5,105 | 2.96 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,757 | 2.26% |
| Associates Degree | 18,155 | 10.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50,817 | 30.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 27,480 | 16.52% |
| High School Graduate | 26,050 | 15.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,393 | 1.44% |
| Some College | 37,673 | 22.65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 118,188 | 115,330 | 57,818 |
| Hispanic | 24,390 | 22,453 | 8,101 |
| Asian | 11,690 | 10,910 | 6,998 |
| 2+ Races | 11,639 | 10,851 | 5,048 |
| Black | 6,389 | 6,017 | 2,469 |
| Other Race | 6,034 | 5,395 | 1,729 |
| Native American | 1,168 | 1,100 | 510 |
| Islander | 131 | 115 | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,089 | $102,789 | $56,997 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,954 | $114,716 | $69,964 |
| High School Graduate | $47,018 | $55,602 | $38,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,733 | $40,640 | $32,190 |
| Overall | $65,890 | $83,480 | $52,448 |
| Some College | $56,178 | $68,462 | $44,372 |
$65,890
Average Earnings
$83,480
Average Male
$52,448
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.36% of Gilbert residents speak only English, while 14.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 178,501 | 8,625 | 4.83% |
| Hispanic | 46,728 | 3,147 | 6.73% |
| Multiple | 26,364 | 1,732 | 6.57% |
| Black | 10,712 | 1,109 | 10.35% |
| Asian | 16,274 | 715 | 4.39% |
| Other | 9,146 | 678 | 7.41% |
| Native | 1,909 | 167 | 8.75% |
| Islander | 164 | 16 | 9.76% |
5.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.82%
Male Poverty Rate
6.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gilbert is Black, with 10.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gilbert is Asian, with 4.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.16% |
| High School | 6.49% |
| Some College | 4.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.55% |
| Female Employed | 2.57% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,707 | $149,818 |
| Households | $115,179 | $137,425 |
| Married Families | $141,272 | $162,633 |
| Non Families | $67,607 | $83,548 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12,260
Number of Veterans
11,017
Male Veterans
1,243
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 3,874 |
| Second Gulf War | 3,788 |
| Vietnam | 3,161 |
| Korea | 294 |
| World War II | 121 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4,535 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,223 |
| 75+ | 2,047 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,034 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,421 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,902 | 6.81% |
| Hispanic | 1,691 | 5.73% |
| 2+ Races | 936 | 6.52% |
| Black | 508 | 6.91% |
| Asian | 432 | 3.42% |
| Other Race | 316 | 4.4% |
| Native American | 141 | 8.61% |
| Islander | 25 | 17.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
39.58%
Born in Gilbert
90.29%
Native Born
9.71%
Foreign Born
3.03%
Non Citizen
6.68%
Naturalized
90.29% of Gilbert residents were born in the United States, with 39.58% having been born in Arizona. 3.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 287,886 | 2,079 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 285,807 | 2,079 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 283,728 | 2,080 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 281,648 | 2,079 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 279,569 | 2,079 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 277,490 | 2,079 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 275,411 | 156 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 275,255 | 2,076 | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 273,179 | 4,006 | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 269,173 | 15,064 | 5.93% |
| 2019 | 254,109 | 4,195 | 1.68% |
| 2018 | 249,914 | 7,218 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 242,696 | 5,557 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 237,139 | 4,738 | 2.04% |
| 2015 | 232,401 | 5,096 | 2.24% |
| 2014 | 227,305 | 5,690 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 221,615 | 5,713 | 2.65% |
| 2012 | 215,902 | 4,453 | 2.11% |
| 2011 | 211,449 | 1,978 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 209,471 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 109,697 | 80,509 | 275.83% |
| 1990 | 29,188 | 23,471 | 410.55% |
| 1980 | 5,717 | 3,717 | 185.85% |
| 1970 | 2,000 | 200 | 11.11% |
| 1960 | 1,800 | 1,000 | 125% |
| 1940 | 800 | -287,086 | -99.72% |