Gila County, Arizona

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 53,610

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    Gila County is a mid-sized county in Arizona with a population of 53,610. The median household income is $59,089, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.8%, median home value is $247,000, and 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    53,610

    2023 estimate

    Rank #961 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $59,089

    Household

    Rank #2007 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $247,000

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #796 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    18.8%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2111 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.0%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    3.4%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    14.5%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    9.2%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Arizona
    $62,663
    Gila County
    $59,089

    6% below Arizona avg·9% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Arizona
    17.1%
    Gila County
    17.8%

    4% below Arizona avg·19% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Arizona
    51.1%
    Gila County
    46.4%

    9% below Arizona avg·19% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $32,645

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    17.8%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    46.4%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Arizona
    $243,360
    Gila County
    $247,000

    1% above Arizona avg·18% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Arizona
    $1,016
    Gila County
    $1,001

    2% below Arizona avg·8% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Arizona
    70.3%
    Gila County
    77.2%

    10% above Arizona avg·6% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Arizona
    24.1%
    Gila County
    26.5%

    10% below Arizona avg·12% below national avg

    Housing Units

    32,614

    Households

    23,253

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.3

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,496

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    80.7%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    21 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Arizona
    23.1%
    Gila County
    18.8%

    19% below Arizona avg·22% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Arizona
    86.7%
    Gila County
    89.6%

    3% above Arizona avg·1% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    15.5%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    14.3%

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