Gila Bend, Arizona
Gila Bend: Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
About
Gila Bend is a town located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,922. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,118 inhabitants.
The town was created 152 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Gila Bend
| Population : | 2,118 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Maricopa County |
| Postal code : | 85337 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 928 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 735 feet / 224 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:32:25 (19th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 9.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gila Bend is located at 32°56'52"N 112°43'1"W (32.9478200, -112.7168300).
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Demographics
The population of Gila Bend increased by 9.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,922 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,946 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,980 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,005 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,028 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,054 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,073 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,081 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,087 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,100 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,118 | 0.85% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,200 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,489 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,820 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,489 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 10.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 38.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 95.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,411 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
Gila Bend zip code is 85337.
County name: Maricopa, County
fips: 04013
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $402,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,849 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $513 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,259 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,918 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.07 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,501 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 177,667 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,714 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $85,200 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $59,791 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,937 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,366 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 765 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,435 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,341 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,106.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 20.33 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,149 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $413 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,228 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,538 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,084 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,419 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 117,480 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,607 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,216 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,302 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,671 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 892 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 530 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 849 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 770 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 176 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,412 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,170.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.03 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gila Bend, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
Post offices near Gila Bend
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gila Bend Post Office | Gila Bend (AZ) | 85337 |
Other cities in Maricopa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Maricopa County , AZ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
| Glendale | 255,307 | The second most populous city in Arizona. |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
| Peoria | 179,872 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Surprise | 147,965 | The seventh most populous city in Arizona. |
| Goodyear | 90,622 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Avondale | 88,914 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Buckeye | 85,224 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Queen Creek | 60,097 | Town in Arizona, United States |
| Sun City | 37,499 | Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gila Bend distances to largest Arizona cities
