Town · Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, town, in Maricopa County, Arizona. Gilbert had 287,285 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 267,918 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 280,262 (±91). GEOID 0427400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
287,285
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 267,918 · ACS 2020-2024: 280,262 ±91
Median household income
$122,551
±$3,414 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$575,100
±$7,083 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$2,110
±$37 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Gilbert and what county is it in?
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona. It covers 68.8 square miles of land, 3,895 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gilbert is in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gilbert, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 287,285 people lived in Gilbert on July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020 Census counted 267,918 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 280,262 (±91).
| Measure | Gilbert | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 280,262 ±91 | 4,559,748 | +37,008 |
| Households | 96,363 ±1,320 | 1,730,696 | +18,731 |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.04 | 2.59 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 100,336 ±1,357 | 1,884,334 | +18,244 |
Gilbert's population since 2000
From 109,697 in 2000 to 287,285 in 2025: up 161.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gilbert as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gilbert?
The median resident of Gilbert is 36.1 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 11.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.9%. 9.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gilbert | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±0.6 | 37.6 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±0.8 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.0% ±0.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±0.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.9% ±1.0 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.6% ±1.1 pts | 52.5% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | +1.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.7% ±0.6 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.8% ±0.9 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±0.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 8.4% ±0.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±0.6 pts | 10.6% | +1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±0.4 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.2% ±1.1 pts | 36.7% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.7% ±0.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.2% ±1.0 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gilbert earn?
Half of Gilbert's 96,363 households earn less than $122,551 a year (±$3,414), against $89,300 in Maricopa County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $119,201 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gilbert | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,551 ±$3,414 | $89,300 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $150,067 ±$3,457 | $120,016 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,085 ±$1,207 | $46,183 | +$5,911 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±0.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.0% ±0.9 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4% ±0.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.4 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±0.6 pts | 93.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gilbert?
Owners occupy 73.1% of Gilbert's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $575,100 by its owner (±$7,083). The median renter pays $2,110 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gilbert | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $575,100 ±$7,083 | $452,800 | +$170,571 |
| Median gross rent | $2,110 ±$37 | $1,708 | +$242 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.1% ±3.3 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,174 ±$32 | $1,931 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1% ±1.1 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.9% ±1.1 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 100,336 ±1,357 | 1,884,334 | +18,244 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7% ±0.9 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.2% ±1.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±0.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gilbert building?
Builders took permits for 1,043 new housing units in Gilbert in 2025 (356 in single-family houses), 3.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gilbert work and get to work?
63.0% of Gilbert's workers drive alone and 26.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Gilbert | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.2% ±0.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±0.4 pts | 4.5% | −0.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.0% ±1.2 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±0.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.1% ±1.1 pts | 20.8% | +17.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min ±0.6 | 26.0 min | −2.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gilbert?
58 census tracts lie mostly in Gilbert, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,917 (Tract 8155.02) to $220,500 (Tract 8163.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4226.23Maricopa County | 8,495 | $119,063 |
| Tract 8161Maricopa County | 7,560 | $129,545 |
| Tract 8158Maricopa County | 6,795 | $96,932 |
| Tract 8154.02Maricopa County | 7,638 | $121,409 |
| Tract 4223.05Maricopa County | 6,590 | $103,168 |
| Tract 8159.01Maricopa County | 6,902 | $175,800 |
| Tract 8160.04Maricopa County | 6,638 | $146,910 |
| Tract 8144Maricopa County | 5,962 | $131,875 |
| Tract 8148.02Maricopa County | 6,225 | $103,125 |
| Tract 8156.02Maricopa County | 6,126 | $138,646 |
| Tract 8157Maricopa County | 5,863 | $125,987 |
| Tract 8146Maricopa County | 6,303 | $76,044 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gilbert) · Census block assignment files
How does Gilbert compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gilbert is the 75th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 4th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Gilbert ranks 16th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 28th | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 210 |
| Median household income | 16th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 32nd | 209 |
| Median home value | 21st | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 10th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 155th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th | 175 |
| Median age | 148th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 124th | 206 |
| Work from home | 18th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 86th | 206 |
Gilbert's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Gilbert with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gilbert?
1 of the 57 figures for Gilbert on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gilbert are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gilbert.