Gila County, Arizona's estimated 2024 population is 54,084 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gila County, Arizona is the 11th largest county in Arizona. The 2010 population was 53,565 and has seen a growth of 0.97% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 54,489 | 81 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 54,408 | 81 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 54,327 | 81 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 54,246 | 81 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 54,165 | 81 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 54,084 | 81 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 54,003 | 81 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 53,922 | 373 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 53,549 | 198 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 53,351 | -726 | -1.34% |
| 2019 | 54,077 | 244 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 53,833 | 214 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 53,619 | 219 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 53,400 | 380 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 53,020 | -54 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 53,074 | 48 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 53,026 | 17 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 53,009 | -436 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 53,445 | -120 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 53,565 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 40,216 | 3,136 | 8.46% |
| 1980 | 37,080 | 7,825 | 26.75% |
| 1970 | 29,255 | 3,510 | 13.63% |
| 1960 | 25,745 | 1,587 | 6.57% |
| 1950 | 24,158 | 291 | 1.22% |
| 1940 | 23,867 | -7,149 | -23.05% |
| 1930 | 31,016 | 5,338 | 20.79% |
| 1920 | 25,678 | 9,330 | 57.07% |
| 1910 | 16,348 | 11,375 | 228.74% |
| 1900 | 4,973 | 2,952 | 146.07% |
| 1890 | 2,021 | -52,468 | -96.29% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,037 | 69.33% |
| Native American | 8,433 | 15.79% |
| Two or more races | 5,143 | 9.63% |
| Other race | 2,015 | 3.77% |
| Black or African American | 389 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 383 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.04% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,714 | 2.3 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Married | 10,458 | 2.84 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 8,856 | 1.15 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 2,434 | 3.6 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 966 | 3.63 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
75.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,044 | 10.19% |
| Associates Degree | 4,052 | 10.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,700 | 11.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,475 | 6.24% |
| High School Graduate | 12,125 | 30.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,056 | 2.66% |
| Some College | 11,221 | 28.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,027 | 24,855 | 5,672 |
| Hispanic | 6,390 | 5,050 | 932 |
| Native American | 4,856 | 3,561 | 313 |
| 2+ Races | 2,863 | 2,409 | 376 |
| Other Race | 1,610 | 1,090 | 234 |
| Black | 296 | 212 | 97 |
| Asian | 290 | 285 | 119 |
| Islander | 19 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,939 | $70,577 | $40,904 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,658 | $73,177 | $58,994 |
| High School Graduate | $33,168 | $40,953 | $26,937 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,883 | $39,259 | $16,046 |
| Overall | $36,986 | $46,507 | $31,145 |
| Some College | $35,601 | $52,699 | $31,377 |
$36,986
Average Earnings
$46,507
Average Male
$31,145
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.64% of Gila County, Arizona residents speak only English, while 15.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,092 | 4,122 | 12.84% |
| Native | 8,184 | 3,846 | 46.99% |
| Hispanic | 9,943 | 1,481 | 14.89% |
| Multiple | 5,109 | 737 | 14.43% |
| Other | 1,888 | 276 | 14.62% |
| Black | 325 | 204 | 62.77% |
| Asian | 383 | 15 | 3.92% |
| Islander | 19 | 4 | 21.05% |
18.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.16%
Male Poverty Rate
20.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gila County, Arizona is Black, with 62.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gila County, Arizona is Asian, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.77% |
| High School | 18.53% |
| Some College | 12.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.83% |
| Female Employed | 9.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,786 | $81,965 |
| Households | $55,242 | $69,681 |
| Married Families | $74,202 | $92,870 |
| Non Families | $34,288 | $46,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,114
Number of Veterans
4,753
Male Veterans
361
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,560 |
| Second Gulf War | 619 |
| First Gulf War | 510 |
| Korea | 470 |
| World War II | 72 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,823 |
| 75+ | 1,759 |
| 55 to 64 | 886 |
| 35 to 54 | 555 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,392 | 13.96% |
| Hispanic | 455 | 6.22% |
| 2+ Races | 300 | 8.5% |
| Native American | 262 | 4.66% |
| Other Race | 119 | 6.87% |
| Black | 35 | 11.44% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.7%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
52.28%
Born in Gila County, Arizona
96.86%
Native Born
3.14%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
96.86% of Gila County, Arizona residents were born in the United States, with 52.28% having been born in Arizona. 1.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.