Gila County, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Arizona
The population of Gila County, Arizona is 53,610 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Arizona. The median household income is $59,089, the median home value is $247,000, and the median age is 51.4.
The population of Gila County has grown 0.9% since 2010 (53,565 → 54,073), a +0.07% annualized rate.
53,610
Population
+0.07%
Annual growth
11
People / sq mi
$59,089
Median Income
$247,000
Median Home Value
Gila County covers 4,758 sq mi of land at 11.3 people per square mile.
About Gila County, AZ
Age is the most distinctive thing about Gila County: a median age of 51.4, older than the national median. Gila County is a county in Arizona with a population of 53,610. It ranks #11 among counties in Arizona by population.
Median household income is $59,089, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.9%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $247,000, with typical rent around $1,001.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 11.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Gila County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Gila County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Gila County had a population of 53,565 in 2010 and 54,073 in 2024, a 0.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 54,077 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.07%.
54,073
Population (2024)
53,565
Population (2010)
54,077
Peak (2019)
0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,565 |
| 2011 | 53,445 |
| 2012 | 53,009 |
| 2013 | 53,026 |
| 2014 | 53,074 |
| 2015 | 53,020 |
| 2016 | 53,400 |
| 2017 | 53,619 |
| 2018 | 53,833 |
| 2019 | 54,077 |
| 2020 | 53,355 |
| 2021 | 53,559 |
| 2022 | 53,927 |
| 2023 | 54,060 |
| 2024 | 54,073 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
51.4
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
30.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.6% · Seniors (65+): 30.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,089$-17,783 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,671 |
| Per-capita income | $32,645 |
| Poverty rate | 10.9%+2.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 43.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Gila County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.2%
Carpool
68.3%
Public transit
11.0%
Work from home
21.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$247,000$-111,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,001
Median rent
77.2%
Homeownership rate
32,614
Total housing units
71.3%
Occupied
28.7%
Vacant
22.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.0%
With health insurance
91.2%
With broadband internet
44.3%
Foreign-born
11.3%
Veterans (18+)
21.9%
With a disability
85.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.6%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gila County, Arizona has a population of 53,610 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Arizona. Population density is 11 people per square mile.
The population of Gila County has grown 0.9% since 2010 (53,565 → 54,073), a +0.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in Gila County, Arizona is $59,089, with mean (average) household income of $75,671 and per-capita income of $32,645. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Gila County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.7%), Hispanic or Latino (18.8%), Asian (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Gila County, Arizona is 51.4 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Gila County is $247,000 and median monthly rent is $1,001. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 32,614 total housing units, 28.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Gila County, Arizona is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Phoenix is among the largest cities associated with Gila County, Arizona, with a population of 1,624,832.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.