Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gilbert, AZ

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Demographicsi2023 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

271,118population

35.7median age

This community is a community of 271,118 with a median age of 35.7. The population is predominantly White (66.4%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (17.5%). Median household income is $121,351. 96.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, with a median home value of $518,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.4%180,082

Hispanic/Latino

17.5%47,527

Asian

6.5%17,638

Two or More

5.2%14,164

Black

3.2%8,716

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%1,935

Other

0.4%964

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%92

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%4,283

High School Diploma

13.6%23,123

Some College (<1 yr)

7%11,876

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%25,686

Associate's Degree

11%18,779

Bachelor's Degree

30.7%52,434

Master's Degree

12.7%21,710

Professional Degree

2.3%3,921

Doctorate

1.7%2,920

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

47.5%

Graduate+

16.7%

Housingi

$518,600median home value

$2,028median rent

73.9%homeownership

94,983total units

3.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%1,015

$50K–$100K

0.5%369

$100K–$150K

0.2%164

$150K–$200K

0.5%365

$200K–$300K

5.1%3,461

$300K–$500K

39.3%26,632

$500K–$1M

46.9%31,771

$1M+

5.9%3,976

Rent Distribution

Under $500

198

$500–$750

142

$750–$1,000

431

$1,000–$1,250

916

$1,250–$1,500

1,918

$1,500–$2,000

7,606

$2,000+

12,072

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%1,829

2010–2019

20.4%19,366

2000–2009

36.5%34,713

1990–1999

27.1%25,775

1980–1989

9.6%9,087

1970–1979

3%2,876

1960–1969

0.6%589

1950–1959

0.5%515

1940–1949

0%27

1939 or earlier

0.2%206

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.1%49,593

Utility Gas

43.5%39,933

Bottled/LP Gas

1%957

Solar

0.6%526

No Fuel

0.4%379

Wood

0.1%134

Fuel Oil

0.1%114

Other

0.1%73

Coal

0%3

Household Economyi

$121,351median household income

$49,825per capita income

5.1%poverty rate

3.3%unemployment

146,061labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%2,222

$10K–$15K

1.1%1,008

$15K–$20K

0.7%673

$20K–$25K

1.4%1,239

$25K–$30K

1.5%1,335

$30K–$35K

1.5%1,331

$35K–$40K

1.5%1,421

$40K–$45K

2%1,858

$45K–$50K

2.5%2,324

$50K–$60K

4.7%4,295

$60K–$75K

6.9%6,288

$75K–$100K

13.1%11,989

$100K–$125K

12.7%11,624

$125K–$150K

11.1%10,176

$150K–$200K

15.6%14,337

$200K+

21.4%19,592

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

26,0359.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,541

Philippines

2,428

India

2,382

Canada

1,658

China

1,431

Korea

1,010

United Kingdom

945

Guatemala

290

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

139,250

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

141,165

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12,155(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured