Moving to Gilbert, Arizona

About Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert

Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Located southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert is home to 288,128 residents. It is the fifth-largest municipality in Arizona. Nearly a third of Gilbert residents are under the age of 18. As Gilbert approaches buildout, the population is expected to reach 330,000.

Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert was once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World". It has since transformed into an economically diverse suburban community, characterized by a strong economy, competitive schools, and safe neighborhoods. Gilbert is home to many companies with focuses on advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, biotechnology, clean technology, and renewable energy. In 2023, it was declared one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation.

Gender
Gender Gilbert Arizona Country
Female 51.2% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 48.8% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Gilbert Arizona Country
Less than $10,000 2.6% 5.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.9% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.1% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.2% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 18.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 24.5% 15% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 12.8% 6.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Gilbert Arizona Country
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 17% 24% 27.0%
Other College 24% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 30% 19% 20.0%
Master's Degree 12% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Gilbert Arizona Country
White 69.5% 54.1% 60.1%
African American 3.8% 4.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 3.8% 0.6%
Asian 5.3% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.1% 2.6% 2.8%
Hispanic 17.3% 31.5% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity