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The Town of Gila Bendhada population of 1,864 as of July 1, 2024.Gila Bend ranks inthe lower quartile for Population Density and the upper quartile for Diversity Indexwhen compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Arizona. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Gila Bend is located at latitude 32.9478 and longitude-112.7168 in Maricopa County.The formal boundaries for the Town of Gila Bend encompass a land area of 64.37 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles.Maricopa County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7).

The Town of Gila Bend has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Arizona is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Town of Gila Bend is located within Gila Bend Division of Maricopa County.


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Gila Bend, AZ Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION

Total Population1,864 (100%)
Population in Households1,864 (100.0%)
Population in Families1,568 (84.1%)
Population in Group Quarters10
Population Density29
Diversity Index285

INCOME

Median Household Income$62,851
Average Household Income$76,598
% of Income for Mortgage4 11%
Per Capita Income$25,683
Wealth Index5 49
Socioeconomic Status Index6Low (38.9)

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units)705 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU344 (48.8%)
Renter Occupied HU281 (39.9%)
Vacant Housing Units80 (11.3%)
Median Home Value$111,745
Average Home Value$127,834
Housing Affordability Index3233

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households625
Average Household Size 2.98
Family Households471
Average Family Size 3.00

NOTES

  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-20242024-2029
Population -0.35% -0.23%
Households -0.15% 0.00%
Families 0.04%
Median Household Income 5.33%
Per Capita Income 4.14%
Owner Occupied HU 2.17%

Gila Bend, AZ - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Gila Bend to the other 467 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arizona by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable DescriptionRankPercentile
Total Population# 15268th
Population Density# 40314th
Median Household Income# 16764th
Housing Affordability Index# 42992nd
Per Capita Income# 27641st
Diversity Index# 1098th

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Utility-scale solar power is just one of Gila Bend's industries. It is also home to the nation's second largest natural gas power plant, a $1.2 billion installation, a $50 million paper mill, and more recently added Calgon Carbon, a global leader in making water and air safer and cleaner to industry.

What is Gila Bend, Arizona famous for? ›

Utility-scale solar power is just one of Gila Bend's industries. It is also home to the nation's second largest natural gas power plant, a $1.2 billion installation, a $50 million paper mill, and more recently added Calgon Carbon, a global leader in making water and air safer and cleaner to industry.

Is Gila Bend growing? ›

Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Gila Bend, AZ grew from 1,743 to 1,783, a 2.29% increase and its median household income grew from $42,022 to $52,879, a 25.8% increase.

What crops are grown in Gila Bend, AZ? ›

Principal Economic Activities

Gila Bend houses six sustainable and growing dairies with over 90,000 acres in cultivation of alfalfa, cotton and grain.

Is Gila Bend worth visiting? ›

There are opportunities for fun around every corner in Gila Bend. From awesome activities to well-known tourist attractions, this unique small city packs a punch. Ready to begin planning your itinerary? Explore the sights of Gila Bend with some unique tours & day trips.

What is the elevation of Gila Bend, AZ? ›

Situated at 735 feet (224 m) above sea level, Gila Bend has the lowest elevation of any city in Maricopa County and in Greater Phoenix overall.

Is Gila Bend a good place to live? ›

Living in Gila Bend offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Gila Bend and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is the number 1 safest city in Arizona? ›

The safest city in Arizona is Florence. It has a population of 26,785 and a crime rate of 355 per 100,000 people, making the city 87% lower than the state average. In 2021, Florence had zero murders, one robbery, and twenty-four assaults.

What is the most crime ridden city in Arizona? ›

Phoenix is Arizona's largest city and has the highest crime rate by actual numbers. With a population of 1,555,324, Phoenix has a crime rate of 3,788 per 100,000 which is 61% higher than the national average. In 2022 the number of reported violent crimes was 13,776, and the number of property crimes was 55,850.

What is the median household income in Gila Bend? ›

Median Income

In 2022, the median household income of Gila Bend households was $52,879.

What is the fastest growing area in Arizona? ›

Pinal County remains the fastest growing county in the state at a 4.13% growth rate. The next fastest-growing county (Yuma County) which saw a 2.08% growth rate.

What is the General Plan of the Town of Gila Bend? ›

The Town of Gila Bend General Plan is a guiding document used to foster sustainability and economic growth, revitalization of existing properties, and strategic infrastructure investments.

What kind of power plant is in Gila Bend Arizona? ›

It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant. The thermal power project consists of 3 turbines each with 170 MW nameplate capacity and 1 turbines each with 390 MW nameplate capacity respectively. For more details on Gila Bend Power Generation Station, buy the profile here.

What is the number one crop in Arizona? ›

In comparison…all agricultural crops totaled 1.2 million acres… making alfalfa hay by far the largest single crop in the state by acreage.

Does the Gila River have water? ›

Below Phoenix to the Colorado River, the Gila is usually either a trickle or completely dry, as is also the lower Salt from Granite Reef Diversion Dam downstream to the Gila, but both rivers can carry large volumes of water following rainfall.

What is the Gila River known for? ›

The Gila River could be considered the birthplace of wilderness. When Aldo Leopold convinced the US Forest Service that the headwaters of the Gila should be designated the world's first primitive area back in 1924, it set the stage for the Wilderness Act of 1964.

What is the famous river Bend in Arizona? ›

Location: US Highway 89 in Arizona, between mile markers 545 and 544. A social media darling, Horseshoe Bend has become one of the most recognized and visited places in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

What is the history of Gila County Arizona? ›

Gila County was created on 8 February 1881 and named for a Spanish contraction of Hah-quah-sa-eel, a Yuma word meaning "running water which is salty". Its county seat is Globe. It is located in the central area of the state.

What was the Gila Trail used for? ›

Southern Emigrant Trail, also known as the Gila Trail, the Kearny Trail, Southern Trail and the Butterfield Stage Trail, was a major land route for immigration into California from the eastern United States that followed the Santa Fe Trail to New Mexico during the California Gold Rush.

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