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Renting an Apartment in Gilbert
What You Should Know
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. According to 2005 Census
Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 173,989.
Although it is large and growing rapidly, Gilbert is still incorporated as a
town rather than as a city; it has the highest population of any area
incorporated as a town in the United States (and the second largest in North
America, after Markham, Ontario, Canada), and as of the 2000 census was the only
town with more than 100,000 people. Gilbert was also the fastest-growing place
among all cities and towns in Arizona of any size between 1990 and 2000. The
center of population of Arizona is located in Gilbert. [2]
Geography and Climate
Gilbert is located at 33°20′40″N, 111°45′45″W (33.344439, -111.762411)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.9
km˛ (43.2 mi˛). 111.3 km˛ (43.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it
is water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 109,697 people, 35,405 households, and
28,925 families residing in the town. The population density was 985.9/km˛
(2,553.7/mi˛). There were 37,007 housing units at an average density of
332.6/km˛ (861.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town was 85.73% White, 2.41%
Black or African American, 0.62% Native American, 3.59% Asian, 0.12% Pacific
Islander, 4.77% from other races, and 2.77% from two or more races. 11.87% of
the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 35,405 households out of which 50.8% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 12.7% of all
households were made up of individuals and 1.8% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average
family size was 3.42.
The age distribution is 34.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 37.8%
from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.8% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For
every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $68,032, and the median income
for a family was $70,994. Males had a median income of $50,028 versus $32,381
for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,795. About 2.5% of
families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0%
of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
Gilbert Facts
* Gilbert is known for its rather large Mormon population, associated with the
Mormon-founded city of Mesa that borders it to the north.[citation needed]
* From 1911 through the 1920s, Gilbert was known as the Hay Capital of the
World.
Notable Natives and Residents
* Alan Gordon plays striker for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League
Soccer and was born in Gilbert on October 16, 1981.
* Carlos I. Noriega, NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant
colonel lives in Gilbert.
* Jim Bechtel, professional poker player, lives in Gilbert.
* Jonathan Horton participated in the 2005 and 2006 Scripps National Spelling
Bee, reaching 22nd place in 2005.
* Ken Delo, American singer best known for The Lawrence Welk Show, lives in
Gilbert.
* Marquis Cooper, linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, played for Highland High
School and was drafted in the third round (79th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft
by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
* Phil (Kemo) Ortega, MLB pitcher from 1960-1969 was born in Gilbert on October
7, 1939.
* Ryan Fitzpatrick, quarterback for the Saint Louis Rams played for Highland
High School and made his NFL debut on November 27, 2005.
* Shad Chadwick, team roping (Heeler) and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Resistol team roping Rookie of the Year for 1995, attended Gilbert High School.
* Zach Lind, drummer of Jimmy Eat World lives in Gilbert.
Politics
Gilbert, Arizona is a predominantly Republican and politically conservative
community that markets itself as family-friendly. The town is part of the sixth
congressional district of Arizona, which is represented by Republican Jeff
Flake.
The Mayor of the Town of Gilbert is Steven M. Berman.
Town Holiday
Gilbert Days is an annual celebration in late November commemorating when
Gilbert Road was finally paved all the way through town. Events include a parade
down Gilbert Road a rodeo, a carnival, and a 5k run.
Education
Most of Gilbert is zoned to schools in the Gilbert Unified School District.
Other portions are zoned to:
* Chandler Unified School District
* Mesa Public Schools
* Queen Creek Unified School District
* Higley Unified School District