Gila Bend, AZ

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Gila Bend Overview

1,783
TOTAL POPULATION
1,036
MALE POPULATION
747
FEMALE POPULATION
138.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
72.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,947
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,641
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,879
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
59.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
40.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,510
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
902
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Gila Bend Zip Codes

Gila Bend Area Codes

Race in Gila Bend

The most populous races in Gila Bend are Hispanic or Latino (1,173 | 65.8%), White / Caucasian (892 | 50.0%), and Some other Race (536 | 30.1%).
Race in Gila Bend
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American201.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,17365.8%
Native / Alaskan714.0%
White / Caucasian89250.0%
Two or more Races26414.8%
Some other Race53630.1%
Total1,783100.0%

Ancestry in Gila Bend

The most populous ancestries reported in Gila Bend are Mexican (1,099 | 61.6%), German (167 | 9.4%), English (70 | 3.9%), Dutch (56 | 3.1%), and Irish (45 | 2.5%), together accounting for 80.6% of all Gila Bend residents.
Ancestry in Gila Bend
Ancestry# Population% Population
American70.4%
Czechoslovakian201.1%
Dutch563.1%
English703.9%
European201.1%
French170.9%
German1679.4%
Hungarian50.3%
Irish452.5%
Italian170.9%
Mexican1,09961.6%
Polish331.8%
Scotch-Irish181.0%
Scottish181.0%
Spaniard331.8%
Spanish241.3%
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Immigrants in Gila Bend

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gila Bend came from Central America (479 | 26.9%), Latin America (479 | 26.9%), Mexico (479 | 26.9%), Eastern Europe (5 | 0.3%), and Europe (5 | 0.3%), together accounting for 81.1% of all Gila Bend residents.
Immigrants in Gila Bend
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America47926.9%
Eastern Europe50.3%
Europe50.3%
Hungary50.3%
Latin America47926.9%
Mexico47926.9%
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Sex and Age in Gila Bend

Sex and Age in Gila Bend

The most populous age groups in Gila Bend are 35 to 39 Years (116 | 11.2%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (75 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gila Bend
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years39 (3.8%)34 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years77 (7.4%)25 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Years79 (7.6%)75 (10.0%)
15 to 19 Years47 (4.5%)33 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years30 (2.9%)72 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years86 (8.3%)37 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years63 (6.1%)48 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years116 (11.2%)33 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Years16 (1.5%)57 (7.6%)
45 to 49 Years99 (9.6%)43 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years90 (8.7%)37 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years70 (6.8%)38 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years83 (8.0%)45 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years44 (4.3%)71 (9.5%)
70 to 74 Years67 (6.5%)14 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years4 (0.4%)36 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years26 (2.5%)37 (5.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (1.6%)
Total1,036 (100.0%)747 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gila Bend

Median Family Size in Gila Bend

The median family size in Gila Bend is 3.14 persons per family, with single female/mother families (69 | 16.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (42 | 10.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gila Bend
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple304 (73.3%)3.19
Single Male/Father42 (10.1%)1.95
Single Female/Mother69 (16.6%)3.67
Total Families415 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Gila Bend

The median household size in Gila Bend is 2.49 persons per household, with single female/mother households (69 | 9.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.07 persons per household. non-family households (301 | 42.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gila Bend
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple304 (42.5%)3.19
Single Male/Father42 (5.9%)2.83
Single Female/Mother69 (9.6%)4.07
Non-family301 (42.0%)1.38
Total Households716 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gila Bend

Out of a total of 716 households in Gila Bend, 415 (58.0%) are family households, while 301 (42.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 148, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 240.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gila Bend
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-240 (33.5%)
2-Person Households148 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households146 (20.4%)61 (8.5%)
4-Person Households73 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households22 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total415 (58.0%)301 (42.0%)

Female Fertility in Gila Bend

Fertility by Age in Gila Bend

Average fertility rate in Gila Bend is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gila Bend
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years17 (100.0%)108.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total17 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gila Bend

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gila Bend
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Gila Bend

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gila Bend
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma17 (100.0%)117.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total17 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gila Bend

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gila Bend
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)

Income in Gila Bend

Income Overview in Gila Bend

Per Capita Income in Gila Bend is $27,947, while median incomes of families and households are $63,641 and $52,879 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,783$27,947
Median Family Income415$63,641
Mean Family Income415$66,247
Median Household Income716$52,879
Mean Household Income716$69,351
Income Deficit415$11,510
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,78359.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,78340.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7830.46

Earnings by Sex in Gila Bend

Average Earnings in Gila Bend are $34,125, $50,610 for men and $20,391 for women, a difference of 59.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Gila Bend
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male651 (69.9%)$50,610
Female281 (30.1%)$20,391
Total932 (100.0%)$34,125

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gila Bend

The most common earnings brackets in Gila Bend are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (151 | 23.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (80 | 28.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gila Bend
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less29 (4.4%)11 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99919 (2.9%)17 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)7 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (2.5%)10 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49917 (2.6%)33 (11.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49919 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)60 (21.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)16 (5.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999106 (16.3%)80 (28.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99940 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99922 (3.4%)12 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99920 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999151 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999103 (15.8%)35 (12.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99935 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+36 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total651 (100.0%)281 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gila Bend

Average earnings in Gila Bend are $51,488 for men and $25,343 for women, a difference of 50.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,508, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,875. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $26,645, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,571.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gila Bend
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,875$18,571
High School Diploma$51,429$0
College or Associate's Degree$51,508$26,645
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$51,488$25,343

Family Income in Gila Bend

Family Income Brackets in Gila Bend

According to the Gila Bend family income data, there are 84 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Gila Bend
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000174.1%
$10,000 to $14,999143.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996515.7%
$25,000 to $34,9996615.9%
$35,000 to $49,999143.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998420.2%
$75,000 to $99,9996014.5%
$100,000 to $149,9997818.8%
$150,000 to $199,999174.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gila Bend

4-person families (66 | 15.9%) account for the highest median family income in Gila Bend with $65,795 per family, while 2-person families (190 | 45.8%) have the highest median income of $31,739 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gila Bend
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families190 (45.8%)$63,478
3-Person Families121 (29.2%)$0
4-Person Families66 (15.9%)$65,795
5-Person Families12 (2.9%)$0
6-Person Families19 (4.6%)$0
7+ Person Families7 (1.7%)$0
Total415 (100.0%)$63,641

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gila Bend

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gila Bend
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners43 (10.4%)$52,917
1 Earner166 (40.0%)$27,589
2 Earners170 (41.0%)$92,368
3+ Earners36 (8.7%)$0
Total415 (100.0%)$63,641

Household Income in Gila Bend

Household Income Brackets in Gila Bend

With 139 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Gila Bend, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 17 households (2.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gila Bend
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000638.8%
$10,000 to $14,999263.6%
$15,000 to $24,9998211.5%
$25,000 to $34,99910414.5%
$35,000 to $49,9997810.9%
$50,000 to $74,99912918.0%
$75,000 to $99,999608.4%
$100,000 to $149,99913919.4%
$150,000 to $199,999172.4%
$200,000+182.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gila Bend

The median household income in Gila Bend is $52,879, with the highest median household income of $66,875 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 281 households (39.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 33 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gila Bend
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years33 (4.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years190 (26.5%)$59,848
45 to 64 Years281 (39.3%)$66,875
65+ Years212 (29.6%)$41,689
Total716 (100.0%)$52,879

Poverty in Gila Bend

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gila Bend

With 29.0% poverty level for males and 47.7% for females among the residents of Gila Bend, 12 to 14 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 44 males (100.0%) and 34 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gila Bend
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (43.6%)34 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years56 (50.0%)43 (68.2%)
12 to 14 Years44 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
15 Years18 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (27.6%)19 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years13 (43.3%)33 (45.8%)
25 to 34 Years36 (24.2%)56 (65.9%)
35 to 44 Years47 (35.6%)10 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)49 (61.3%)
55 to 64 Years35 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.9%)29 (34.1%)
75 Years and over26 (86.7%)32 (37.7%)
Total301 (29.0%)356 (47.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gila Bend

According to the poverty statistics in Gila Bend, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gila Bend
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years56 (50.0%)20 (31.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (72.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years17 (56.7%)39 (54.2%)
25 to 34 Years113 (75.8%)29 (34.1%)
35 to 44 Years85 (64.4%)80 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years189 (100.0%)31 (38.8%)
55 to 64 Years118 (77.1%)83 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years110 (99.1%)56 (65.9%)
75 Years and over4 (13.3%)53 (62.4%)
Total735 (71.0%)391 (52.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gila Bend

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gila Bend show that 15.1% or 46 of the total 304 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gila Bend
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children218 (98.2%)4 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children40 (71.4%)16 (28.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total258 (84.9%)46 (15.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gila Bend

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gila Bend
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gila Bend

The poverty data for Gila Bend shows that 46 of the married-couple family households (15.1%) and 69 of the single-parent households (62.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gila Bend
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (1.8%)30 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (28.6%)17 (28.8%)
3 or 4 Children19 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (15.1%)69 (62.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Gila Bend

Employment by Class of Employer in Gila Bend

Among the 895 employed individuals in Gila Bend, private company employees (669 | 74.8%), self-employed (incorporated) (124 | 13.9%), and local government employees (58 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gila Bend
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66974.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)12413.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)192.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees586.5%
State Government Employees252.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total895100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gila Bend

Employment Status by Age in Gila Bend
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years40 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years50 (49.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years69 (56.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years74 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years146 (65.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years99 (91.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years108 (84.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total902 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gila Bend

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gila Bend
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School303 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma231 (67.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total765 (79.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gila Bend

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gila Bend are Management (138 | 15.3%), Community & Social Service (41 | 4.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (35 | 3.9%), Education Instruction & Library (29 | 3.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (19 | 2.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gila Bend

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gila Bend, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gila Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Management103 (74.6%)35 (25.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)157 (67.4%)76 (32.6%)
Total (Overall)638 (70.8%)263 (29.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gila Bend are Cleaning & Maintenance (103 | 11.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 5.3%).
Services Occupations in Gila Bend

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gila Bend, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (60.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (40.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (39.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gila Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving29 (60.4%)19 (39.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance61 (59.2%)42 (40.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)90 (59.6%)61 (40.4%)
Total (Overall)638 (70.8%)263 (29.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gila Bend are Sales & Related (107 | 11.9%), and Office & Administration (36 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gila Bend

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gila Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17 (15.9%)90 (84.1%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Total (Category)17 (11.9%)126 (88.1%)
Total (Overall)638 (70.8%)263 (29.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gila Bend are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (123 | 13.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (41 | 4.5%), and Construction & Extraction (34 | 3.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gila Bend

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gila Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)638 (70.8%)263 (29.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gila Bend are Material Moving (124 | 13.8%), Transportation (41 | 4.5%), and Production (11 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gila Bend

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gila Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)638 (70.8%)263 (29.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gila Bend

Employment Industries in Gila Bend

The major employment industries in Gila Bend include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (163 | 18.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (142 | 15.8%), Retail Trade (112 | 12.4%), Administrative & Support (110 | 12.2%), and Educational Services (83 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Gila Bend

Employment Industries by Sex in Gila Bend

The Gila Bend industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (84.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (54.2%), and Educational Services (54.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gila Bend
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction34 (65.4%)18 (34.6%)
Manufacturing50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade17 (15.2%)95 (84.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support82 (74.6%)28 (25.5%)
Educational Services38 (45.8%)45 (54.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services65 (45.8%)77 (54.2%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total638 (70.8%)263 (29.2%)

Education in Gila Bend

School Enrollment in Gila Bend

The most common levels of schooling among the 348 students in Gila Bend are middle school (120 | 34.5%), elementary school (110 | 31.6%), and high school (98 | 28.2%).
School Enrollment in Gila Bend
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten82.3%
Elementary School11031.6%
Middle School12034.5%
High School9828.2%
College / Undergraduate123.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total348100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gila Bend

Out of a total of 348 students who are enrolled in schools in Gila Bend, 12 (3.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 336 (96.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 102 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gila Bend
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total336 (96.6%)12 (3.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gila Bend

Education (27 | 30.0%), business (23 | 25.6%), engineering (18 | 20.0%), science & technology (18 | 20.0%), and liberal arts & history (4 | 4.4%) are the most common fields of study among 90 individuals in Gila Bend who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gila Bend
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering1820.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1820.0%
Business2325.6%
Education2730.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History44.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total90100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gila Bend

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gila Bend

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gila Bend are males with 3 vehicles (245, accounting for 38.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (20, making up 93.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gila Bend
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)12 (4.6%)
1 Vehicle171 (27.1%)63 (23.9%)
2 Vehicles143 (22.6%)117 (44.5%)
3 Vehicles245 (38.8%)20 (7.6%)
4 Vehicles32 (5.1%)44 (16.7%)
5 or more Vehicles41 (6.5%)7 (2.7%)
Total632 (100.0%)263 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gila Bend

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gila Bend are 5 to 9 minutes (267 commuters, 29.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (185 commuters, 20.7%), and less than 5 minutes (133 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Gila Bend
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes13314.9%
5 to 9 Minutes26729.8%
10 to 14 Minutes11913.3%
15 to 19 Minutes18520.7%
20 to 24 Minutes505.6%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes10511.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes192.1%
45 to 59 Minutes171.9%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Gila Bend

The most common commute times in Gila Bend are 15 to 19 minutes (185 commuters, 29.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (113 commuters, 43.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gila Bend
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes76 (12.0%)57 (21.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes154 (24.4%)113 (43.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes77 (12.2%)42 (16.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes185 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes50 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes54 (8.5%)51 (19.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes19 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes17 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gila Bend

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gila Bend are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (192, 30.4%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (84, 31.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gila Bend
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM192 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM52 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (3.5%)19 (7.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71 (11.2%)30 (11.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (4.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM58 (9.2%)20 (7.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)53 (20.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM79 (12.5%)13 (4.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM36 (5.7%)84 (31.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM21 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM80 (12.7%)16 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM21 (3.3%)17 (6.5%)
Total632 (100.0%)263 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gila Bend

Occupancy by Ownership in Gila Bend

Of the total 716 dwellings in Gila Bend, owner-occupied units account for 449 (62.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 267 (37.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gila Bend
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units44962.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units26737.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units716100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gila Bend

Occupancy by Household Size in Gila Bend
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24033.5%
2-Person Household14820.7%
3-Person Household20728.9%
4+ Person Household12116.9%
Total Housing Units716100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gila Bend

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gila Bend
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household165 (68.8%)75 (31.2%)
2-Person Household110 (74.3%)38 (25.7%)
3-Person Household127 (61.4%)80 (38.7%)
4+ Person Household47 (38.8%)74 (61.2%)
Total Housing Units449 (62.7%)267 (37.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gila Bend

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gila Bend
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School68 (23.9%)217 (76.1%)
High School Diploma236 (87.7%)33 (12.3%)
College/Associate Degree109 (86.5%)17 (13.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gila Bend

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gila Bend
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11215.6%
35 to 44 Years11115.5%
45 to 54 Years13919.4%
55 to 64 Years14219.8%
65 to 74 Years12517.5%
75 to 84 Years8712.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total716100.0%

Housing Finances in Gila Bend

Median Income by Occupancy in Gila Bend

Median Income by Occupancy in Gila Bend
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied449 (62.7%)$57,992
Renter-Occupied267 (37.3%)$0
Average716 (100.0%)$52,879

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gila Bend

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gila Bend
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00026 (5.8%)1 (0.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)36 (13.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99926 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99947 (10.5%)19 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)16 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (7.8%)69 (25.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99951 (11.4%)27 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999129 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (8.7%)21 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99978 (17.4%)61 (22.9%)
$150,000 or more18 (4.0%)17 (6.4%)
Total449 (100.0%)267 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gila Bend

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gila Bend
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30087 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499113 (25.2%)47 (17.6%)
$500 to $79994 (20.9%)58 (21.7%)
$800 to $99953 (11.8%)74 (27.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49948 (10.7%)71 (26.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99919 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)17 (6.4%)
$3,000 or more35 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)267 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gila Bend

Housing Structures in Gila Bend

Housing Structures in Gila Bend
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached51271.5%
Single Unit, Attached172.4%
2 Unit Apartments212.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments131.8%
Mobile Home / Other15321.4%
Total716100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gila Bend

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gila Bend
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached331 (64.6%)181 (35.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other118 (77.1%)35 (22.9%)
Total449 (62.7%)267 (37.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gila Bend

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gila Bend
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)16 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms24 (5.3%)80 (30.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms278 (61.9%)94 (35.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms129 (28.7%)77 (28.8%)
8 or more Rooms18 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)267 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gila Bend

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gila Bend
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas280 (62.4%)151 (56.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity151 (33.6%)116 (43.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels18 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)267 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gila Bend

Household Vehicle Usage in Gila Bend
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle43 (9.6%)13 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle128 (28.5%)125 (46.8%)
2 Vehicles141 (31.4%)47 (17.6%)
3 or more Vehicles137 (30.5%)82 (30.7%)
Total449 (100.0%)267 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gila Bend

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gila Bend

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units276173
Median Property Value$110,500$135,100
Median Household Income$40,270$0
Monthly Housing Costs$410$35
Real Estate Taxes$514$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gila Bend

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gila Bend
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00044 (15.9%)35 (20.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99936 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999172 (62.3%)138 (79.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99924 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total276 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gila Bend

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gila Bend
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00026 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99973 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99951 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)99 (57.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99943 (15.6%)39 (22.5%)
$150,000 or more18 (6.5%)35 (20.2%)
Total276 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gila Bend

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gila Bend
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x123 (44.6%)66,080 (38,196.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x51 (18.5%)74 (42.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x40 (14.5%)99 (57.2%)
4.0x or more62 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total276 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gila Bend

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gila Bend
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800146 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49992 (33.3%)132 (76.3%)
$800 to $1,4994 (1.5%)41 (23.7%)
Total276 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gila Bend

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gila Bend

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gila Bend
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years56 (76.7%)17 (23.3%)
6 to 18 Years290 (86.3%)46 (13.7%)
19 to 25 Years55 (53.9%)47 (46.1%)
26 to 34 Years126 (53.8%)108 (46.2%)
35 to 44 Years158 (71.2%)64 (28.8%)
45 to 54 Years151 (56.1%)118 (43.9%)
55 to 64 Years155 (65.7%)81 (34.3%)
65 to 74 Years150 (76.5%)46 (23.5%)
75 Years and older115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,256 (70.4%)527 (29.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gila Bend

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gila Bend
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born56 (76.7%)17 (23.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen290 (86.3%)46 (13.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen55 (53.9%)47 (46.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gila Bend

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gila Bend
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000277 (73.3%)101 (26.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999335 (67.0%)165 (33.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999293 (93.6%)20 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over236 (49.5%)241 (50.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gila Bend

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gila Bend
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 634 (46.6%)22 (30.1%)
6 to 18 Years290 (86.3%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years55 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years103 (44.0%)23 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years90 (40.5%)68 (30.6%)
45 to 54 Years51 (19.0%)100 (37.2%)
55 to 64 Years29 (12.3%)126 (53.4%)
65 to 74 Years125 (63.8%)37 (18.9%)
75 Years and over115 (100.0%)21 (18.3%)
Total892 (50.0%)397 (22.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gila Bend

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gila Bend
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (10.8%)
35 to 64 Years78 (16.5%)42 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years59 (53.1%)46 (54.1%)
75 Years and over26 (86.7%)80 (94.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gila Bend

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gila Bend: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years72 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (20.7%)46 (54.1%)
75 Years and over26 (86.7%)8 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gila Bend: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years37 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (20.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gila Bend: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (10.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (16.2%)46 (54.1%)
75 Years and over26 (86.7%)45 (52.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gila Bend: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (5.5%)42 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years48 (43.2%)29 (34.1%)
75 Years and over22 (73.3%)76 (89.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gila Bend: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (4.2%)23 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years18 (16.2%)29 (34.1%)
75 Years and over22 (73.3%)19 (22.4%)

Technology Access in Gila Bend

Computing Device Access in Gila Bend

Computing Device Access in Gila Bend
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop36150.4%
Smartphone49268.7%
Tablet26136.4%
No Computing Device20428.5%
Total716100.0%

Internet Access in Gila Bend

Internet Access in Gila Bend
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home31844.4%
Cellular Data Only16422.9%
Satellite Internet456.3%
No Internet20428.5%
Total716100.0%

Gila Bend Summary

Gila Bend is a small town located in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is situated along the Gila River, approximately 85 miles southwest of Phoenix. The town was founded in 1872 and has a population of approximately 2,000 people.

Geography

Gila Bend is located in the Sonoran Desert, at an elevation of 1,068 feet. The town is situated along the Gila River, which is a tributary of the Colorado River. The town is surrounded by the Gila Bend Mountains to the north and the Gila Bend Hills to the south. The climate in Gila Bend is hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from the mid-90s in the summer to the mid-50s in the winter.

Economy

Gila Bend’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, alfalfa, and wheat. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Gila Bend Museum, the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, and the Gila Bend Speedway.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Gila Bend had a population of 2,084 people. The racial makeup of the town was 75.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Gila Bend was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $30,938. The per capita income for the town was $13,845. About 22.2% of families and 25.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

History

Gila Bend was founded in 1872 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Maricopa. The town was named after the nearby Gila River, which was named by Spanish explorers in the 1700s. The town was originally a stagecoach stop and a trading post for travelers heading to California.
In the late 1800s, Gila Bend became a popular stop for travelers on the Southern Pacific Railroad. The town was also home to several mines, which produced gold, silver, and copper.
In the early 1900s, Gila Bend became a popular tourist destination, with several hotels and resorts being built in the area. The town was also home to several military bases, including the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, which was used during World War II.
In the late 20th century, Gila Bend experienced a population boom, with the town’s population increasing from 1,000 in 1980 to 2,000 in 2000. The town is now home to several businesses, including restaurants, shops, and hotels.
Gila Bend is a small town with a rich history and a bright future. The town is home to a diverse population and a thriving economy. With its close proximity to Phoenix and its many attractions, Gila Bend is an ideal destination for visitors looking to explore the Southwest.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gila Bend?
Total Population of Gila Bend is 1,783.
What is the Total Male Population of Gila Bend?
Total Male Population of Gila Bend is 1,036.
What is the Total Female Population of Gila Bend?
Total Female Population of Gila Bend is 747.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gila Bend?
There are 138.69 Males per 100 Females in Gila Bend.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gila Bend?
There are 72.10 Females per 100 Males in Gila Bend.
What is the Median Population Age in Gila Bend?
Median Population Age in Gila Bend is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gila Bend
Average Family Size in Gila Bend is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gila Bend
Average Household Size in Gila Bend is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gila Bend?
Per Capita income in Gila Bend is $27,947.
What is the Median Family Income in Gila Bend?
Median Family Income in Gila Bend is $63,641.
What is the Median Household income in Gila Bend?
Median Household Income in Gila Bend is $52,879.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gila Bend?
Income or Wage Gap in Gila Bend is 59.7%.
Women in Gila Bend earn 40.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Gila Bend?
Family Income Deficit in Gila Bend is $11,510.
Families that are below poverty line in Gila Bend earn $11,510 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gila Bend?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gila Bend is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gila Bend?
There are 902 People in the Labor Forcein in Gila Bend.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gila Bend?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Gila Bend.