Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert: The fifth most populous city in Arizona. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Gilbert is known for its affluence, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Gilbert Historical Museum and the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.
About
Gilbert is a city located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 208,453. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 257,658 inhabitants.
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona located southeast of Phoenix. With over 257,000 residents, it is the fifth largest municipality in Arizona.
History and Development
Gilbert was founded as an agricultural town in 1901. It underwent significant suburban growth in the 1970s, transitioning into a bedroom community.
Key historical facts:
- Founded by William "Bobby" Gilbert in 1901
- Named the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World" in its agricultural days
- Population exploded in the 1970s and onwards as a Phoenix suburb
- Emerged as one of the fastest growing municipalities in the U.S.
Economy and Major Industries
Major employers today include healthcare, education, technology, government services, and retail. Prominent companies headquartered in Gilbert include:
- GoDaddy (internet domain registrar)
- HCP (healthcare REIT)
- Orbital ATK (defense and aerospace technology)
The town has many shopping malls and car dealerships. Tourism is also an economic driver.
Attractions and Things to Do
Top attractions include:
- Riparian Preserve featuring walking trails along the Salt River
- Several public parks like Freestone Park and McQueen Recreation Center
- Hale Theatre, Gilbert Historical Museum, and other cultural venues
- Restaurants, bars, and shops in Heritage District
- Annual Gilbert Days festival
Gilbert provides a family-friendly community with strong economic opportunity in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Quick Facts about Gilbert
| Population : | 257,658 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Maricopa County |
| Postal code : | 85200–85299 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 480 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.27% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.73% |
| Altitude : | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:53:42 (18th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 19.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gilbert is located at 33°21'10"N 111°47'21"W (33.3528300, -111.7890300).
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Official website of Gilbert
Demographics
The population of Gilbert increased by 19.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 208,453 | - | census |
| 2011 | 211,466 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 215,916 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 221,626 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 227,308 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 232,401 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 237,139 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 242,695 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 249,914 | 2.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 254,114 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 257,658 | 1.38% | 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% |
Gilbert zip code is 85233.
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 : | 57.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $144,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,140 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $431 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $680 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,530 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,587 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 153,926 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 361,258 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,576 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,789 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,980 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,192 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 549 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 365 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,023 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 136 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 802 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,202.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.83 |
Other Places in Gilbert
1 Town of Gilbert Administration Offices
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2 Gilbert Town Mayor
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3 Gilbert Town Office
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4 Gilbert Municipal Center
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People born in Gilbert (25)
People born in Gilbert, including ice hockey player Dusty Collins, football player Ryan Fitzpatrick, poker player Jim Bechtel, .
List
- Danny Batten (American football player) he was born in 08/12/1987
- Rick Woolstenhulme, Jr. (American musician) he was born in 20/09/1979
- Gavin Edwards (American basketball player) he was born in 15/01/1988
- Jineane Ford (American beauty pageant contestant) she was born in 01/01/1960
- Ryan Toolson (American basketball player) he was born in 21/03/1985
- Shane Edwards (American professional basketball player) he was born in 31/05/1987
- Alexander Naddour (American gymnast) he was born in 03/04/1991
- Austin Ainge (basketball player, coach, scout) he was born in 29/09/1981
- Juho Nykänen (Finnish footballer) he was born in 11/09/1985
- MyKayla Skinner (American artistic gymnast) she was born in 09/12/1996
- Phil Ortega (American baseball player) he was born in 07/10/1939
- Tony Cascio (American footballer) he was born in 28/03/1990
- Eddie Farnsworth (American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives) he was born in 04/05/1961
- Nick Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 22/12/1992
- D. J. Peterson (baseball player) he was born in 31/12/1991
- Stanley C. Beck he was born in 21/01/1929
- James Pazos (American baseball player) he was born in 05/05/1991
- Ashley Hatch (American association football player) she was born in 25/05/1995
Schools in Gilbert
College & universities near Gilbert, AZ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103909 | Carrington College-Mesa | Mesa (AZ) | 85210 |
| 104443 | Empire Beauty School-Chandler | Chandler (AZ) | 85224 |
| 104568 | Avalon School of Cosmetology-Mesa | Mesa (AZ) | 85210 |
| 364025 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler (AZ) | 85225-2499 |
| 455725 | Studio Academy of Beauty | Chandler (AZ) | 85224 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gilbert, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
Post offices near Gilbert
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gilber Post Office | Gilbert (AZ) | 85234 |
| Val Vista Post Office | Gilbert (AZ) | 85296 |
| Fiesta Annex Post Office | Gilbert (AZ) | 85233 |
| Chandler Post Office | Chandler (AZ) | 85225 |
| Higley Post Office | Higley (AZ) | 85236 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Gilbert , Minnesota city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,761 people.
- Gilbert , Iowa city in Story County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,152 people.
- Gilbert , South Carolina town in South Carolina with a population of 657 people.
- Gilbert , Louisiana village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 549 people.
- Gilbert , West Virginia town in West Virginia with a population of 378 people.
- Gilbert , Arkansas town in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 26 people.
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. |
| 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 |
| El Mirage | 36,481 | City in Arizona |
Distance to Other Cities
Gilbert distances to largest Arizona cities
