Demographics & People — Gilbert, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 271,118 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~302,800 |
| Median Age | 36.1 |
| Total Households | 91,712 |
| Family Households | 70,078 |
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4377 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 197,018 |
| Black or African American | 9,080 |
| Asian | 17,973 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47,527 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 74,429 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 63,299 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 46,916 |
| German | 41,515 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 36,436 |
| English | 35,775 |
| Irish | 25,634 |
| Italian | 15,662 |
| American | 13,748 |
| Polish | 7,735 |
Language
| English Only | 216,421 |
| Spanish | 18,621 |
| Population 5+ | 253,655 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 12,260 |
| Population 18+ | 188,744 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gilbert, Arizona.