Gilbert, AZ

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Population

232,176

2.36% growth

Median Age

33.6


Median Household Income

$87,566

2.32% growth

Poverty Rate

5.87%


Number of Employees

113,713

3.3% growth

Median Property Value

$286,400

8.2% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Gilbert, AZ had a population of 232k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $87,566. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Gilbert, AZ grew from 226,832 to 232,176, a 2.36% increase and its median household income grew from $85,581 to $87,566, a 2.32% increase.

The population of Gilbert, AZ is 70.9% White Alone, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 5.95% Asian Alone. N/A% 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 $286,400, and the homeownership rate is 72.1%. 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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Economy

The economy of Gilbert, AZ employs 114k people. The largest industries in Gilbert, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,415 people), Retail Trade (12,930 people), and Manufacturing (11,738 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($82,450), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,692), and Utilities ($73,750).

Median household income in Gilbert, AZ is $87,566. Males in Gilbert, AZ have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,169. The income inequality in Gilbert, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$87,566

2017 value

± $2,100

2.32%

1 Year Growth

± 3.18%

Households in Gilbert, AZ have a median annual income of $87,566, 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 $85,581 in 2016, which represents a 2.32% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,619

Average Male Salary

± $1,335

$46,169

Average Female Salary

± $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.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,397 ± $4,848

  2. White

    $48,861 ± $892

  3. 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.

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

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Wage Distribution

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

0.468

2017 Wage GINI

0.467

2016 Wage GINI

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 2017 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 8153

  2. Census Tract 8160

  3. Census Tract 8150

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gilbert, AZ was Census Tract 8153 with a value of $139,241, followed by Census Tract 8160 and Census Tract 8150, with respective values of $131,048 and $118,958.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.87% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gilbert, AZ (13.6k out of 232k 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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    11,053 ± 830

  2. Hispanic

    2,581 ± 398

  3. Asian

    950 ± 231

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

114k

2017 Value

± 2,307

3.3%

1 Year growth

± 2.78%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Gilbert, AZ grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 110k employees to 114k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gilbert, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,752 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,415 people), and Management Occupations (14,328 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gilbert, AZ.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Gilbert, AZ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,752 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,415 people), and Management Occupations (14,328 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Gilbert, AZ has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (2.07 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.51 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.5 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Gilbert, AZ, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($94,595), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($84,516), and Legal Occupations ($81,964).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

114k

2017 Value

± 2,307

3.3%

1 Year growth

± 2.78%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Gilbert, AZ grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 110k employees to 114k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gilbert, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,415 people), Retail Trade (12,930 people), and Manufacturing (11,738 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Gilbert, AZ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,415 people), Retail Trade (12,930 people), and Manufacturing (11,738 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Gilbert, AZ has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.99 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.8 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.39 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Gilbert, AZ, by median earnings, are Manufacturing ($82,450), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,692), and Utilities ($73,750).

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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

  1. Pharmaceuticals

    $26.7B

  2. Mixed freight

    $23.8B

  3. Electronics

    $18.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $26.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.8B) and Electronics ($18.9B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$177B

2020 Value

$290B

Projected 2045 Value

63.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $177B. This is expected to increase 63.9% to $290B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. California

    $25.2B

  2. Texas

    $9.42B

  3. New Mexico

    $4.47B

In 2015, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $25.2B, followed by Texas with $9.42B and New Mexico and $4.47B.

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

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Health

93.6% of the population of Gilbert, AZ has health coverage, with 65.2% on employee plans, 6.72% on Medicaid, 6.88% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0.965% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Gilbert, AZ see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.198% increase from the previous year (1516 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 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

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1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.198% increase from the previous year (1,516 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,452

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

6.37%

Uninsured

65.2%

Employer Coverage

6.72%

Medicaid

6.88%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

0.965%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gilbert, AZ declined by 9.49% from 7.04% to 6.37%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. La Paz County

    14.9% prevalence

  2. Apache County

    14.3% prevalence

  3. Navajo County

    13.1% prevalence

La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Arizona, at 14.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Arizona by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Gilbert, AZ is home to a population of 232k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 9.22% of Gilbert, AZ residents were born outside of the country (21.4k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Gilbert, AZ is composed of 165k White Alone residents (70.9%), 37.9k Hispanic or Latino residents (16.3%), 13.8k Asian Alone residents (5.95%), 6.72k Black or African American Alone residents (2.89%), 6.61k Two or More Races residents (2.85%), 1.77k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.761%), 370 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.159%), and 262 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.113%).

Age

Age by Nativity

32

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

45

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Gilbert, AZ was 33.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Gilbert, AZ are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Gilbert, AZ residents was 33.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.22%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

9.44%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

As of 2017, 9.22% of Gilbert, AZ residents (21.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gilbert, AZ was 9.44%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    511,535 ± 16,887 people

  2. Canada

    42,113 ± 5,023 people

  3. 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.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2017 Citizenship

96.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.8% of Gilbert, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Gilbert, AZ was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    165k ± 2.21k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    37.9k ± 2.17k

  3. Asian Alone

    13.8k ± 1.19k

In 2017, there were 4.35 times more White Alone residents (165k people) in Gilbert, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.9k Hispanic or Latino and 13.8k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Gilbert, AZ as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,099 ± 334

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    2,370 ± 317

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    2,160 ± 293

Gilbert, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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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

  1. Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant

    90 degrees awarded

  2. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant

    90 degrees awarded

  3. Phlebotamy Technician

    122 degrees awarded

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

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

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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.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

47

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.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    264 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    132 degrees awarded

  3. 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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Gilbert, AZ was $286,400 in 2017, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $264,700 to $286,400, a 8.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Gilbert, AZ is 72.1%, 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

$286,400

2017 Median

± $3,286

$264,700

2016 Median

± $3,359

In 2017, the median property value in Gilbert, AZ grew to to $286,400 from the previous year's value of $264,700.

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 $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$87,566

Median Household Income

± $2,100

74.2k

Number of Households

± 1,746

In 2017, the median household income of the 74.2k households in Gilbert, AZ grew to $87,566 from the previous year's value of $85,581.

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.

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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.

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Rent vs Own

72.1%

2017 Homeownership

71.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 72.1% of the housing units in Gilbert, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

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.

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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 (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1% of the workforce in Gilbert, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80.1%

  2. Carpooled

    8.83%

  3. Worked At Home

    7.62%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Gilbert, AZ was Drove Alone (80.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.83%) and those who Worked At Home (7.62%).

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.

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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.

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