Gilbert, AZ

Census Place

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Population

237,484

2.29% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

Median Age

33.9

Poverty Rate

5.88%

Median Household Income

$92,350

5.46% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$310,400

8.38% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

116,803

2.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Gilbert, AZ had a population of 237k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $92,350. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Gilbert, AZ grew from 232,176 to 237,484, a 2.29% increase and its median household income grew from $87,566 to $92,350, a 5.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gilbert, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), White (Hispanic) (13.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%). NaNk% of the people in Gilbert, AZ speak a non-English language, and 96.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gilbert, AZ are Pima Medical Institute-East Valley (452 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Gilbert, AZ is $310,400, and the homeownership rate is 72.7%. Most people in Gilbert, AZ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Gilbert, AZ is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arizona, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arizona across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Maricopa County, AZ went to Donald J. Trump with 47.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.8%), followed by Other (7.5%). The most partisan county was Mohave County, AZ with 72.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gilbert, AZ. Showing the available data for Maricopa County, AZ.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.5%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 47.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.8%), followed by Other (7.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Arizona.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Maricopa County, AZ

47.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arizona

Mohave County, AZ
72.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Santa Cruz County, AZ
71.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
La Paz County, AZ
67.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arizona was Mohave County, AZ with 72.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arizona colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Arizona

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Gilbert, AZ is home to a population of 237k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 9.33% of Gilbert, AZ residents were born outside of the country (22.2k people).

In 2018, there were 5.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (165k people) in Gilbert, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.2k White (Hispanic) and 13.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gilbert, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
165k ± 1.97k
White (Hispanic)
31.2k ± 1.51k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
13.9k ± 1.11k

16.9%

Hispanic Population

40.2k people

16.9% of the people in Gilbert, AZ are hispanic (40.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gilbert, AZ as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.33%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

22.2k people

9.22%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

As of 2018, 9.33% of Gilbert, AZ residents (22.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gilbert, AZ was 9.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gilbert, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Gilbert, AZ was 33.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Gilbert, AZ are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Gilbert, AZ residents was 34.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
511,535 ± 16,887 people
Canada
42,113 ± 5,023 people
India
35,674 ± 4,625 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 511,535 Arizona residents, followed by Canada with 42,113 and India with 35,674.

Citizenship

96.8%

2018 Citizenship

96.8%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.8% of Gilbert, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Gilbert, AZ was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gilbert, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,265 ± 352
Gulf War (2001-)
2,806 ± 379
Gulf War (1990s)
2,139 ± 270

Gilbert, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Gilbert, AZ is $92,350. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Gilbert, AZ was Census Tract 8153 with a value of $147,344, followed by Census Tract 8159 and Census Tract 8160, with respective values of $121,920 and $120,489.

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,169. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Gilbert, AZ employs 117k people. The largest industries in Gilbert, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,009 people), Retail Trade (13,363 people), and Manufacturing (11,645 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($84,319), Utilities ($72,448), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,250).

Wages

Median Household Income

$92,350

2018 value

± $1,964

5.46%

1 Year Growth

± 3.04%

Households in Gilbert, AZ have a median annual income of $92,350, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $87,566 in 2017, which represents a 5.46% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Gilbert, AZ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

$60,619

Average Male Salary in Arizona

± $1,335

$46,169

Average Female Salary in Arizona

± $1,026

In 2017, full-time male employees in Arizona made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Arizona by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Arizona

Asian
$59,397 ± $4,848
White
$48,861 ± $892
Alaska Native
$40,845 ± $31,991

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Arizona workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Arizona.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Arizona by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gilbert, AZ is from Arizona.

0.468

2017 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.467

2016 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2017, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.304% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8153
Census Tract 8159
Census Tract 8160

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gilbert, AZ was Census Tract 8153 with a value of $147,344, followed by Census Tract 8159 and Census Tract 8160, with respective values of $121,920 and $120,489.

The following map shows all of the places in Gilbert, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gilbert, AZ (13.9k out of 237k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
10,569 ± 802
Hispanic
2,542 ± 422
Asian
1,125 ± 275

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gilbert, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

117k

2018 Value

± 2,253

2.72%

1 Year growth

± 2.72%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Gilbert, AZ grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 114k employees to 117k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gilbert, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,171 people), Management Occupations (14,599 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,471 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gilbert, AZ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Gilbert, AZ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,171 people), Management Occupations (14,599 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,471 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Gilbert, AZ has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (2.06 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.51 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Gilbert, AZ, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($93,983), Legal Occupations ($90,625), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($84,740).

Industries

Employment by Industries

117k

2018 Value

± 2,253

2.72%

1 Year growth

± 2.72%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Gilbert, AZ grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 114k employees to 117k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gilbert, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,009 people), Retail Trade (13,363 people), and Manufacturing (11,645 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gilbert, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Gilbert, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Gilbert, AZ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,009 people), Retail Trade (13,363 people), and Manufacturing (11,645 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Gilbert, AZ has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.61 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.89 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.37 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Gilbert, AZ, by median earnings, are Manufacturing ($84,319), Utilities ($72,448), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,250).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $23.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($20.7B) and Electronics ($16.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arizona.

$158B

2015 Value in Arizona

$290B

Projected 2045 Value in Arizona

83.3% growth

In 2015, total outbound Arizona trade was $158B. This is expected to increase 83.3% to $290B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$21.9B
Texas
$8.27B
New Mexico
$4.07B

In 2015, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $21.9B, followed by Texas with $8.27B and New Mexico and $4.07B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Gilbert, AZ awarded 452 degrees. The student population of Gilbert, AZ is skewed towards women, with 44 male students and 449 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gilbert, AZ are White (264 and 58.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (132 and 29.2%), Black or African American (16 and 3.54%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (11 and 2.43%).

The largest universities in Gilbert, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Pima Medical Institute-East Valley (452 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gilbert, AZ are Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (133 and 29.4%), Phlebotamy Technician (122 and 27%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (90 and 19.9%).

The median tuition costs in Gilbert, AZ are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant
90 degree-majorss awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
90 degree-majorss awarded
Phlebotamy Technician
122 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Gilbert, AZ was Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant with 90 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Gilbert, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

452 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Gilbert, AZ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pima Medical Institute-East Valley with 452 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

405

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 47 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gilbert, AZ, which is 0.116 times less than the 405 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Gilbert, AZ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
264 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
132 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Gilbert, AZ were to White students. These 264 degrees mean that there were 2 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 132 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gilbert, AZ was $310,400 in 2018, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $286,400 to $310,400, a 8.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Gilbert, AZ is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Gilbert, AZ have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Gilbert, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$310,400

2018 Median

± $3,542

$286,400

2017 Median

± $3,286

In 2018, the median property value in Gilbert, AZ grew to to $310,400 from the previous year's value of $286,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Gilbert, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gilbert, AZ the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,350

Median Household Income

± $1,964

75.5k

Number of Households

± 1,759

In 2018, the median household income of the 75.5k households in Gilbert, AZ grew to $92,350 from the previous year's value of $87,566.

The following chart displays the households in Gilbert, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Gilbert, AZ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gilbert, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

2018 Homeownership

72.1%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 72.7% of the housing units in Gilbert, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Gilbert, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gilbert, AZ have a longer commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% of the workforce in Gilbert, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gilbert, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
79.1%
Carpooled
8.88%
Worked At Home
8.2%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Gilbert, AZ was Drove Alone (79.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.88%) and those who Worked At Home (8.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gilbert, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gilbert, AZ have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

94.4% of the population of Gilbert, AZ has health coverage, with 65.4% on employee plans, 6.79% on Medicaid, 7.19% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.965% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arizona was $6,452 in 2014. This is a 3.03% increase from the previous year ($6,262).

Primary care physicians in Maricopa County, AZ see 1411 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.353% decrease from the previous year (1416 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1521 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 820 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.9%). Additionally, Apache County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Maricopa County, AZ.

1,411 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maricopa County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Maricopa County, AZ see an average of 1,411 patients per year. This represents a 0.353% decrease from the previous year (1,416 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maricopa County, AZ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

$6,452

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arizona

$4,035

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,032

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,096

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arizona (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.03%, from $6,262 to $6,452.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.58%

Uninsured

65.4%

Employer Coverage

6.79%

Medicaid

7.19%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

0.965%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gilbert, AZ declined by 12.3% from 6.37% to 5.58%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gilbert, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.