Gila is a CDP located in Grant County New Mexico. Gila has a 2024 population of 168. Gila is currently declining at a rate of -6.15% annually and its population has decreased by -3.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 174 in 2020.
The average household income in Gila is $32,969 with a poverty rate of 54.5%. The median age in Gila is 45.7 years: 63.1 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gila was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 80.42% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 19.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 52 | 3.63 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 37 | 2.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 7.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 5 | 1.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.73
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 6.13% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 15.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.45% |
| High School Graduate | 0 | 0% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 12.27% |
| Some College | 103 | 63.19% |
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 | 75 | 75 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 21 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 41.18%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.55% of Gila residents speak only English, while 35.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 19.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 66 | 88% |
| Multiple | 37 | 37 | 100% |
54.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
50%
Male Poverty Rate
57.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gila is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gila is White, with 88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 74.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | - | $32,969 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
5.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
7.9%
Male Marriage Rate
4.0%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 20.63% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 41.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
15.3%
Labor Force Participation
15.3%
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
13.76%
Born in Gila
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gila residents were born in the United States, with 13.76% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 168 | -11 | -6.15% |
| 2023 | 179 | -10 | -5.29% |
| 2022 | 189 | -159 | -45.69% |
| 2021 | 348 | 174 | 100% |
| 2020 | 174 | -52 | -23.01% |
| 2019 | 226 | -118 | -34.3% |
| 2018 | 344 | 14 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 330 | 3 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 327 | 9 | 2.83% |
| 2015 | 318 | -145 | -31.32% |
| 2014 | 463 | 60 | 14.89% |
| 2013 | 403 | -14 | -3.36% |
| 2012 | 417 | -74 | -15.07% |
| 2011 | 491 | 177 | 56.37% |
| 2010 | 314 | 0 | 0% |