Gila Crossing, AZ Demographics

A map of Gila Crossing's Population by Race

Gila Crossing, Arizona has an estimated population of 830, a dramatic increase from the 636 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.5% Native American/Other, 25.8% Hispanic, 9.8% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gila Crossing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gila Crossing has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gila Crossing, that probability was 31.8% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gila Crossing is ranked the 223rd most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gila Crossing was ranked the 247th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gila Crossing's White Population

0 residents of Gila Crossing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gila Crossing is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Gila Crossing ranks 374th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gila Crossing's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Gila Crossing's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Gila Crossing is less White than neighboring Komatke (3.5% White), and Avondale (26.5% White).

Gila Crossing's Black Population

0 residents of Gila Crossing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gila Crossing is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Gila Crossing ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gila Crossing's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Gila Crossing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gila Crossing is less Black than neighboring Avondale (10.5% Black).

Gila Crossing's Asian Population

0 residents of Gila Crossing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gila Crossing is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Gila Crossing ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gila Crossing's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Gila Crossing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gila Crossing is less Asian than neighboring Komatke (4% Asian), Maricopa Colony (2.5% Asian), and Avondale (4.1% Asian).

Gila Crossing's Hispanic Population

214 residents of Gila Crossing, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gila Crossing is lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gila Crossing ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gila Crossing's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Gila Crossing's population has increased from 18.4% to 25.8%.

Gila Crossing is more Hispanic than neighboring Komatke (0.4% Hispanic), Santa Cruz (0% Hispanic), St. Johns (1% Hispanic), and Maricopa Colony (1% Hispanic). Gila Crossing is less Hispanic than neighboring Avondale (53.4% Hispanic).

Gila Crossing's Native American/Other Population

535 residents of Gila Crossing, or 64.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gila Crossing is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gila Crossing ranks 114th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gila Crossing's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gila Crossing's population has decreased from 80.5% to 64.5%.

Gila Crossing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Cruz (0% Native American/Other), and Avondale (1.8% Native American/Other). Gila Crossing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Komatke (85.4% Native American/Other), St. Johns (76.9% Native American/Other), and Maricopa Colony (91.9% Native American/Other).

Gila Crossing's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Gila Crossing, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gila Crossing is higher than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gila Crossing ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gila Crossing's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 81. Multiracial residents' share of Gila Crossing's population has increased from 0.0% to 9.8%.

Gila Crossing is more Multiracial than neighboring Komatke (6.8% Multiracial), Santa Cruz (0% Multiracial), Maricopa Colony (4.7% Multiracial), and Avondale (3.6% Multiracial). Gila Crossing is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Johns (22.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.