Gila Bend, AZ is a small town in the southwestern part of the state with a population of 1,743. It's much smaller than the US population of 329,725,481 and has a population density of 33 people per square mile compared to 93 for the entire United States. Even though Gila Bend is small, it still offers plenty of activities and attractions for its citizens. Local businesses include The Gila Bend Trading Post, Falco's Market & Nuts 4 U, and Fountain Hills Pharmacy. There are many year-round outdoor activities in Gila Bend such as camping, hiking, fishing at Buckhorn Lake and bird watching on the nearby Tule Peak Wildlife Area. Other organizations in town include the Gila Bend Lions Club and the Gila Bend Historical Society. Finally, sports fans can enjoy local baseball games from the Gila Bend Dodgers or softball games from the Gila Bend Athletics.
The population in Gila Bend is 1,743. There are 27 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gila Bend is 43.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gila Bend is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gila Bend
- 52.0% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 44.1% are married with children
- 17.5% have children, but are single
Race in Gila Bend
- 25.5% are White
- 2.5% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 4.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 67.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander