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 $74,159 with a poverty rate of 35.6%. The median age in Gila Bend is 41.6 years: 44.9 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gila Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 870 | 46.5% |
| Other race | 552 | 29.5% |
| Two or more races | 449 | 24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 728 | 2.57 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 321 | 1.34 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 315 | 3.52 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 57 | 4.05 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 35 | 2.91 | 100 | 0 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 260 | 19.59% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 3.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.81% |
| High School Graduate | 495 | 37.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 274 | 20.65% |
| Some College | 163 | 12.28% |
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 | 886 | 463 | 30 |
| White | 376 | 297 | 55 |
| Other Race | 370 | 205 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 267 | 91 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,821 | $41,571 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,179 | $49,250 | $20,819 |
| Overall | $42,393 | $51,352 | $27,714 |
| Some College | $51,066 | $51,701 | $0 |
$42,393
Average Earnings
$51,352
Average Male
$27,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.16% of Gila Bend residents speak only English, while 72.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,307 | 259 | 19.82% |
| Other | 552 | 220 | 39.86% |
| White | 376 | 219 | 58.24% |
| Multiple | 449 | 114 | 25.39% |
35.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.02%
Male Poverty Rate
40.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gila Bend is White, with 58.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gila Bend is Hispanic, with 19.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.22% |
| Some College | 17.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 35.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,510 | $64,588 |
| Households | $49,786 | $74,159 |
| Married Families | $67,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,785 | $83,882 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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
54
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 7.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
68.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
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
54.84%
Born in Gila Bend
73.12%
Native Born
26.88%
Foreign Born
19.24%
Non Citizen
7.64%
Naturalized
73.12% of Gila Bend residents were born in the United States, with 54.84% having been born in Arizona. 19.24% 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% |