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Gilbert, AZ is #8 on the list Top 100 Best Cities to Work Remote in 2023, #27 on the list Top 100 Best Cities to Work Remote in 2022, #6 on the list Top 100 Best Places to Raise a Family in the West in 2022

Population In Gilbert, Arizona

Population248349

In terms of political views, the Gilbert population skews Democratic. The top religion in Gilbert is Protestant. The top age group is 25-44 per census data.

Household Types in Gilbert, Arizona

  • Singles in Gilbert 43.5%
  • Married Couples in Gilbert 56.5%

Age Groups of People Living in Gilbert, Arizona

  • 18 to 24 year olds 8.7%
  • 25 to 44 year olds 27.5%
  • 45 to 64 year olds 24.4%
  • 65+ year olds 9.7%

Race Diversity in Gilbert, Arizona

The Race Diversity score in Gilbert, Arizona is 21.Race diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Latino/Hispanics 17.3%
  • Whites 81.5%
  • Black or African Americans 4.0%
  • American Indian & Alaska Natives 0.7%
  • Asians 5.5%
  • Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders 0.2%
  • Multi 5.4%
  • Other 2.6%

The Religion of people living in Gilbert, Arizona

The primary religious affiliation in Gilbert, Arizona is Protestant. The Religion Diversity score in Gilbert, Arizona is 28.4Religion diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score..

ReligionPercentage of Population
Protestant16.9%
Catholic13.6%
Orthodox0.4%
Other / Christian0.0%
Mormon6.4%
Jewish0.4%
Muslim0.2%
Buddhist0.3%
Hindu0.8%
Other / Non-Christian0.2%
No Religion60.8%

Industry and Occupation in Gilbert, Arizona

The top industry present in Gilbert, Arizona is Educational services, health care, and social assistance. 50.0 % of residents work in Management, business, science, and arts occupations, while only 4.9% work in Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations. The Industry Diversity score in Gilbert, Arizona is 67.2.Industry diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
  • Construction 5.3%
  • Manufacturing 9.9%
  • Wholesale trade 2.7%
  • Retail trade 10.8%
  • Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.6%
  • Information 2.2%
  • Finance and insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 11.1%
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services 11.8%
  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance 23.7%
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.0%
  • Other services, except public administration 4.6%
  • Public administration 3.9%

The Occupation Diversity score in Gilbert, Arizona is 56.6.Occupation diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations 50.0%
  • Service occupations 13.7%
  • Sales and office occupations 24.8%
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 4.9%
  • Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 6.6%

Average Educational level of people living in Gilbert,Arizona

79.9% of residents in Gilbert, Arizona have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the U.S. average of 46.6%. 43.7% of residents in Gilbert, Arizona hold STEM degrees (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The Educational level Diversity score in Gilbert, Arizona is 69.4.Educational diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Less than high school graduate 3.5%
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.5%
  • Some college or associate's degree 34.6%
  • Bachelor's degree 29.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree 15.4%

Pros and Cons of living in Gilbert, Arizona in reviews from users in their own words:

ProsCons
  • "Lots to do."
  • "High speed internet, pubs, restaurants, outdoor activities"
  • "Small town"
  • "Family oriented, close by to shopping, restaurants, freeways & Airport. Tons of beautiful parks, recreation & communities!"
  • "Proximity to restaurants and services"
  • "Not enough Christians"
  • "Too many women found dead in water."
  • "Hot, climate issues, not four seasons"
  • "Too hot, no seasons, desert "
  • "No cons!"
  • "Hot weather and no green scenery"

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