Gila County, Arizona Demographics 2026
Gila County, Arizona has a population of 53,795, the 11th most populous county in Arizona. The median household income is $61,986 and the median home value is $269,400. The poverty rate is 16.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Gila County Quick Facts
How Gila County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,610 | 53,795 | +0.3% |
| Median household income | $59,089 | $61,986 | +4.9% |
| Median home value | $247,000 | $269,400 | +9.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Gila County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson | 16,622 | $67,710 | 11.0% | $382,400 |
| Globe | 7,195 | $69,170 | 16.4% | $206,700 |
| San Carlos | 4,973 | $56,302 | 40.4% | $67,200 |
| Central Heights-Midland City | 2,909 | $61,400 | 22.5% | $120,600 |
| Star Valley | 2,525 | $65,426 | 6.2% | $176,400 |
| Tonto Basin | 1,750 | $50,762 | 19.4% | $269,100 |
| Pine | 1,740 | $59,432 | 5.8% | $468,700 |
| Miami | 1,405 | $40,875 | 26.5% | $78,100 |
| Claypool | 1,259 | $57,900 | 21.8% | $118,000 |
| Canyon Day | 1,182 | $36,207 | 40.2% | $58,300 |
| Strawberry | 1,094 | $60,492 | 5.7% | $370,300 |
| Peridot | 999 | $34,375 | 33.8% | N/A |
| Mesa del Caballo | 944 | $57,475 | 2.2% | $255,400 |
| Six Shooter Canyon | 811 | $57,902 | 9.2% | $236,800 |
| Round Valley | 631 | N/A | 0.0% | $488,300 |
| Roosevelt Estates | 593 | $53,707 | 11.1% | $189,500 |
| Gisela | 587 | $19,572 | 39.2% | $186,100 |
| Icehouse Canyon | 528 | $51,250 | 7.6% | $140,700 |
| Pinal | 460 | $44,036 | 7.4% | $164,400 |
| Cedar Creek | 398 | $100,329 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Wheatfields | 329 | $71,172 | 13.1% | N/A |
| East Verde Estates | 275 | $135,662 | 0.0% | $461,400 |
| Carrizo | 249 | $31,481 | 92.4% | N/A |
| Deer Creek | 242 | $39,883 | 15.3% | $376,100 |
| Young | 236 | $24,766 | 27.5% | $228,300 |
| East Globe | 224 | $52,262 | 10.7% | $63,800 |
| Mead Ranch | 218 | $64,414 | 18.4% | N/A |
| Dripping Springs | 186 | $51,111 | 7.0% | $9,999 |
| Copper Hill | 163 | $61,203 | 0.0% | $224,100 |
| Kohls Ranch | 161 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Whispering Pines | 151 | $72,986 | 0.0% | $400,000 |
| Tonto Village | 123 | $122,604 | 0.0% | $336,100 |
| Jakes Corner | 111 | $30,556 | 0.0% | $9,999 |
| Cutter | 103 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Christopher Creek | 88 | $44,333 | 0.0% | $577,600 |
| Beaver Valley | 74 | $79,167 | 0.0% | $325,900 |
| Geronimo Estates | 68 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Freedom Acres | 48 | $93,309 | 0.0% | $473,500 |
| Hunter Creek | 45 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Oxbow Estates | 44 | N/A | 0.0% | $645,800 |
| Flowing Springs | 38 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| El Capitan | 28 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Rye | 17 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
| Washington Park | 10 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Rock House | 8 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Gila County is located in Arizona with a total population of 53,795. It is the 11th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona. The county encompasses 45 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gila County is 51.1 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 13.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gila County is $61,986. This is 22% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $269,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Gila County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.0%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.
Education
18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Gila County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arizona and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gila County, Arizona?
Gila County has a population of 53,795, making it the 11th most populous county in Arizona.
What is the median income in Gila County?
The median household income in Gila County is $61,986 with a poverty rate of 16.9%.
How many cities are in Gila County, Arizona?
Gila County contains 45 Census-designated places.