Gila County, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Gila County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,429 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.4 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.12% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 52.3 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,253 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Gila County grew by 3.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 53,610 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gila County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Gila County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,998 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.50% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gila County is about 23% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Gila County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $211,234 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,001 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Gila County is about 17.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,001 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gila County spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 109 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gila County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.1 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 109 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,367 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,853 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 373 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arizona:
La Paz County (8.9 min), Gila County (13.0 min), Greenlee County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Pinal County (31.1 min), Maricopa County (23.2 min), Pima County (22.3 min).
The average commute time in Gila County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gila County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gila County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arizona:
Coconino County (0.3), Pima County (0.3), Maricopa County (0.3).
Lowest:
La Paz County (0.2), Apache County (0.2), Yuma County (0.2).
Health
Gila County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Gila County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.9% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arizona:
Greenlee County (0.8), Coconino County (0.8), Maricopa County (0.8).
Lowest:
Apache County (0.8), La Paz County (0.8), Navajo County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of Gila County, Arizona?
The population of Gila County, Arizona is 54,429, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Gila County, Arizona?
The population density of Gila County, Arizona is 11.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Gila County, Arizona?
The median household income in Gila County, Arizona is $58,998, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Gila County, Arizona?
The median home price in Gila County, Arizona is $211,234, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Gila County, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Gila County, Arizona is 7.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.