Gilbert, Arizona Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Gilbert, Arizona is 271,118 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 81st-largest city in the United States and the 5th-largest in Arizona. The median household income is $121,351, the median home value is $518,600, and the median age is 35.7.

The population has grown 37.9% since 2010 (209,493 → 288,790).

271,118

Population

3942

People / sq mi

$121,351

Median Income

$518,600

Median Home Value

Gilbert covers 68.8 sq mi of land at 3942 people per square mile.

About Gilbert, AZ

Gilbert is a city in Arizona with a population of 271,118. It ranks #5 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Gilbert is $121,351, above the US median of $74,580. 3.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $518,600, with monthly rent averaging $2,028. The homeownership rate of 73.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Gilbert reflects 47.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.6% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.1 minutes each way.

Gilbert town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Gilbert town had a population of 209,493 in 2010 and 288,790 in 2024, a 37.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 288,790 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.33%.

288,790

Population (2024)

209,493

Population (2010)

288,790

Peak (2024)

2.33%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	209,493	-	-	estimate
2011	211,466	+1,973	+0.94%	estimate
2012	215,916	+4,450	+2.10%	estimate
2013	221,626	+5,710	+2.64%	estimate
2014	227,308	+5,682	+2.56%	estimate
2015	232,401	+5,093	+2.24%	estimate
2016	237,139	+4,738	+2.04%	estimate
2017	242,695	+5,556	+2.34%	estimate
2018	249,914	+7,219	+2.97%	estimate
2019	254,114	+4,200	+1.68%	estimate
2020	269,429	+15,315	+6.03%	estimate
2021	274,421	+4,992	+1.85%	estimate
2022	281,946	+7,525	+2.74%	estimate
2023	286,632	+4,686	+1.66%	estimate
2024	288,790	+2,158	+0.75%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.7%
Black or African American	3.3%
Asian	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$121,351

Median Household Income

$49,825

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$518,600

Median Home Value

$2,028

Median Rent

73.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.5%

High School+

47.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

65.8%

Public Transit

23.6%

Work From Home

26.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

48.8%

Foreign Born

85.3%

Non-English at Home

6.3%

Veterans

8.1%

With Disability

94.1%

Health Insurance

98.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.9%
Information	11.5%
Manufacturing	11.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.0%
Construction	5.8%
Retail Trade	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.2%
Public Administration	3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.1%
Agriculture & Mining	0.5%

Largest cities in Arizona

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Largest counties in Arizona

Maricopa County (4,491,987)Pima County (1,049,947)Pinal County (449,219)Yavapai County (241,656)Mohave County (217,420)

Part of Arizona

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Metro areas in Arizona

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Common questions about Gilbert, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gilbert, Arizona has a population of 271,118 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 81st-largest city in the United States and the 5th-largest in Arizona.

The median household income in Gilbert, Arizona is $121,351, with 3.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Gilbert, Arizona is $518,600, with median monthly rent at $2,028 and a homeownership rate of 73.9%.

The median age in Gilbert, Arizona is 35.7 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The population has grown 37.9% since 2010 (209,493 → 288,790).