Gilbert, AZ Demographics

A map of Gilbert's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	183,737	178,671	65.6%	66.7%
Hispanic	50,262	45,132	17.9%	16.8%
Asian	18,661	17,690	6.7%	6.6%
Multiracial	15,066	13,041	5.4%	4.9%
Black	9,079	9,601	3.2%	3.6%
Native American/Other	3,457	3,783	1.2%	1.4%

Gilbert, Arizona has an estimated population of 280,262, an increase from the 267,918 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.6% White, 17.9% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, 5.4% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gilbert, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gilbert has become 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 Gilbert, that probability was 51.9% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gilbert is ranked the 4th 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). Gilbert was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gilbert's White Population

183,737 residents of Gilbert, or 65.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gilbert is considerably higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Gilbert ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Gilbert's population has decreased from 66.7% to 65.6%.

Gilbert is more White than neighboring Mesa (60.1% White), Chandler (54.2% White), and Goodyear Village (0% White). Gilbert is less White than neighboring Queen Creek (71.4% White), and Sun Lakes (94.2% White).

Gilbert's Black Population

9,079 residents of Gilbert, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gilbert is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Gilbert ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Gilbert's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Gilbert is more Black than neighboring Queen Creek (3% Black), Sun Lakes (1.1% Black), and Goodyear Village (0% Black). Gilbert is less Black than neighboring Mesa (3.7% Black), and Chandler (5.1% Black).

Gilbert's Asian Population

18,661 residents of Gilbert, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gilbert is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Gilbert ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Asian residents' share of Gilbert's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Gilbert is more Asian than neighboring Mesa (2.4% Asian), Queen Creek (2.8% Asian), Sun Lakes (0.5% Asian), and Goodyear Village (0% Asian). Gilbert is less Asian than neighboring Chandler (11.7% Asian).

Gilbert's Hispanic Population

50,262 residents of Gilbert, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gilbert is considerably lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gilbert ranks 185th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Gilbert's population has increased from 16.8% to 17.9%.

Gilbert is more Hispanic than neighboring Queen Creek (16.7% Hispanic), Sun Lakes (3.1% Hispanic), and Goodyear Village (9.2% Hispanic). Gilbert is less Hispanic than neighboring Mesa (26.9% Hispanic), and Chandler (21.7% Hispanic).

Gilbert's Native American/Other Population

3,457 residents of Gilbert, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gilbert is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gilbert ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gilbert's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Gilbert is more Native American/Other than neighboring Queen Creek (1.1% Native American/Other), and Sun Lakes (0.1% Native American/Other). Gilbert is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mesa (2% Native American/Other), Chandler (2% Native American/Other), and Goodyear Village (90.8% Native American/Other).

Gilbert's Multiracial Population

15,066 residents of Gilbert, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gilbert is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gilbert ranks 78th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilbert's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Gilbert's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.4%.

Gilbert is more Multiracial than neighboring Mesa (4.8% Multiracial), Chandler (5.3% Multiracial), Queen Creek (5.1% Multiracial), Sun Lakes (0.9% Multiracial), and Goodyear Village (0% 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.