Gilbert, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 260,853 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3781.5 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.52% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 89,266 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Gilbert grew by 32.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 263,551 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gilbert has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,771 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.83% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gilbert is about 57% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $457,863 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,027 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.9% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Gilbert is about 18.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,027 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gilbert spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.7 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,026 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 41,589 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,313 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Gilbert is 23 minutes, longer 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
Gilbert has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.8% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Gilbert has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Gilbert | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.8% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gilbert, Arizona.
What is the population of Gilbert, Arizona?
The population of Gilbert, Arizona is 260,853, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Gilbert, Arizona?
The population density of Gilbert, Arizona is 3781.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Gilbert, Arizona?
The median household income in Gilbert, Arizona is $120,771, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Gilbert, Arizona?
The median home price in Gilbert, Arizona is $457,863, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilbert, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Gilbert, Arizona is 3.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.