Gilbert, AZ Demographics

A map of Gilbert's Population by Race

Gilbert, Arizona had a population of 267,918 in 2020. It was 66.7% White, 3.6% Black, 6.6% Asian, 16.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gilbert, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 467 places in Arizona, Gilbert is the 5th most populous. 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's White Population

178,671 residents of Gilbert identify as White, or 66.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Gilbert larger than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Gilbert is ranked #199 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gilbert is more White than neighboring Mesa (59.6% White), Chandler (53.3% White), and Goodyear Village (0.6% White). Gilbert is less White than neighboring Queen Creek (72.6% White), and Sun Lakes (93.1% White).

Gilbert's Black Population

9,601 residents of Gilbert identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gilbert roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Gilbert is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gilbert is more Black than neighboring Queen Creek (3.2% Black), Sun Lakes (1.2% Black), and Goodyear Village (0% Black). Gilbert is less Black than neighboring Mesa (3.9% Black), and Chandler (5.6% Black).

Gilbert's Asian Population

17,690 residents of Gilbert identify as Asian, or 6.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gilbert roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Gilbert is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gilbert is more Asian than neighboring Mesa (2.5% Asian), Queen Creek (2.4% Asian), Sun Lakes (1.3% Asian), and Goodyear Village (0% Asian). Gilbert is less Asian than neighboring Chandler (11.9% Asian).

Gilbert's Hispanic Population

45,132 residents of Gilbert identify as Hispanic, or 16.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gilbert less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Gilbert is ranked #185 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gilbert is more Hispanic than neighboring Queen Creek (16.2% Hispanic), and Sun Lakes (2.6% Hispanic). Gilbert is less Hispanic than neighboring Mesa (27.3% Hispanic), Chandler (22.6% Hispanic), and Goodyear Village (22.5% Hispanic).

Gilbert's Native American/Other Population

3,783 residents of Gilbert identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gilbert roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Gilbert is ranked #291 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gilbert is more Native American/Other than neighboring Queen Creek (1.2% Native American/Other), and Sun Lakes (0.5% Native American/Other). Gilbert is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mesa (2.8% Native American/Other), Chandler (2.1% Native American/Other), and Goodyear Village (74.9% Native American/Other).

Gilbert's Multiracial Population

13,041 residents of Gilbert identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gilbert roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Gilbert is ranked #73 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gilbert is more Multiracial than neighboring Mesa (3.9% Multiracial), Chandler (4.6% Multiracial), Queen Creek (4.5% Multiracial), Sun Lakes (1.4% Multiracial), and Goodyear Village (1.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.