Gila Bend, AZ population by race
The table below shows Gila Bend's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 892 | 50.03% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 1.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 71 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 536 | 30.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 264 | 14.81% |
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Gila Bend population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Gila Bend has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Gila Bend's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Gila Bend population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 50.03% are white, 1.12% are Black or African American, 3.98% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 30.06% are some other race and 14.81% are multiracial.
Gila Bend 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Gila Bend is White with a population of 892 (50.03% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 264 (14.81% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gila Bend, AZ
By ethnicity, 1,173 (65.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 610 (34.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gila Bend, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 408 (66.89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Gila Bend, AZ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gila Bend's Non-Hispanic population.
Gila Bend Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 408 | 66.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 20 | 3.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 71 | 11.64% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 111 | 18.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gila Bend, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,099 (93.69% of the total Hispanic population).
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Gila Bend, AZ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gila Bend's Hispanic population.
Gila Bend Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,099 | 93.69% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 74 | 6.31% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gila Bend, AZ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 65.79% of Gila Bend population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gila Bend, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,099 (93.69% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gila Bend, AZ have?
Gila Bend, AZ has 20 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gila Bend is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gila Bend, AZ?
With 65.79% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Gila Bend.
That being said, with a 30.06% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Gila Bend.
What is the majority race in Gila Bend, AZ?
With a population of 892 (50.03% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gila Bend.
Some other races are second largest race in Gila Bend, with 30.06% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
