As of July 1, 2009, there were 217,521 people, 74,147 housing units, and 3.01 persons per household.
Fastest growing municipality in the United States from 1990-2003. U.S. Census Bureau
Currently the 4th fastest growing municipality in the United States. U.S. Census Bureau – 2009
Ranked by CNN’s Money magazine in 2008 as one of the best places to live in the United States.[14]
One of the top 25 safest cities in the United States.[15]
34.5% of Gilbert residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.[16]
Highest household median income in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area with Population 50,000+ U.S. Census Bureau 2005
Historical populations
Year Population %±
1930 791 −8.6%
1940 837 5.8%
1950 1,114 33.1%
1960 1,833 64.5%
1970 1,971 7.5%
1980 5,717 190.1%
1990 29,188 410.5%
2000 109,697 275.8%
2010 208,453 90.0%
2009 According to Nielsens Claritas Demographics,[16] in 2009 the racial makeup of the town was:
81.51%White
15.39%Hispanics or Latinos
3.08% Black or African American
0.79% Native American
4.70% Asian
0.23% Pacific Islander
5.97% from other races
3.73% from two or more races
2009 Estimated Population Data by Gender/Age:[16]
31.37 Average Age Male/Female
50.22% Male
30.03 Est. Average Age
49.78% Female
31.82 Est. Average Age
37.14% Population Under 21
33.25% Population Under 18
70.01% Population Over 16
66.76% Population Over 18
62.86% Population Over 21
5.30% Population Over 65
2009 Estimated Population Age 15+ by Marital Status:[16]
20.87% Never Married
66.71% Married, Spouse Present
2.23% Married, Spouse absent
2.11% Widowed
8.07% Divorced
2009 Estimated Population Age 25+ Educational Attainment:[16]
92.33% High School/GED or Higher
35.5% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
10.46% Master’s Degree or Higher
2009 Estimated Households by Household Income:[16]
$98,213 Average Household Income
$86,077 Median Household Income
$30,559 Per Capita Income
3.28% of Families are Below the Poverty Level
Various religious denominations are represented in Gilbert, including 17.26% claiming to be Roman Catholic, 11.12% Protestant and 12.6% Mormon.[citation needed] The town has been known for its high Mormon population, a fact evidenced by the LDS church’s recent announcement to construct a temple in Gilbert.[17][18] Gilbert is also rated as a town of relatively low crime. According to FBI records, Gilbert was the largest city in the United States with zero murders in 2005.[19]
[edit]Politics
The town is part of the sixth congressional district of Arizona, which is represented by Republican Jeff Flake.[20] The mayor of Gilbert is John Lewis.
[edit]Education
Most of Gilbert is zoned to schools in the Gilbert Public Schools, while other portions are zoned to districts including the Chandler Unified School District, Mesa Public Schools, the Queen Creek Unified School District, and the Higley Unified School District. Also in Gilbert are charter schools such as Edu-Prize (the first charter school in Arizona).
[edit]Transportation
Main article: Metropolitan Phoenix Freeways
Gilbert is served by one area freeway — the Santan Freeway portion of Loop 202 around the East Valley. Several major arterials also serve the area, including Williams Field Road, Chandler Boulevard, and Gilbert Road. The town enjoys relative closeness to Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, which is located in east Mesa; and is a twenty-five minute drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Recently, a park-and-ride facility was constructed in downtown Gilbert for bus service and future commuter rail service. Although the facility borders the Union Pacific (formerly Southern Pacific) tracks and has provisions for commuter rail service, there is currently no such service. However, buses operate to downtown Phoenix from here, and future commuter rail service to Gilbert will require little modification since most of the facilities are already built.
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