Gila County, Arizona
Gila County: County in Arizona, United States
About
Gila County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,597 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 54,303 inhabitants. Its county seat is Globe. The county was created 144 years ago in 1880.

Quick Facts about Gila County
Population : | 54,303 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Arizona (United States) |
Area : | 12421 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
Named for : | Gila River |
Altitude : | 3,707 feet / 1130 meters |
Capital : | Globe |
Establishment : | January 01, 1881 |
Time Zone : | America/Phoenix |
Local time : | 09:43:58 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.3% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Gila County is located at 33°47'59"N 110°48'42"W (33.7997500, -110.8117400). It has 6 neighbors: Coconino County, Graham County, Maricopa County, Navajo County, Pinal County and Yavapai County.
Gila County map
The largest city of Gila County is Globe with a population of 7,382. . See all Gila County cities & populated places.
Gila County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gila County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Payson | 15,947 | Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States |
Globe | 7,382 | City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States |
Star Valley | 2,327 | Town of the United States |
Pine | 1,963 | Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America |
Miami | 1,792 | Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States |
Claypool | 1,538 | Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States |
Peridot | 1,350 | Census-designated place in Gila and Graham counties in Arizona, United States |
Canyon Day | 1,209 | Census designated place |
Hayden | 633 | Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States |
Winkelman | 352 | Town in Gila and Pinal counties in the State of Arizona |
- Official Website
Official website of Gila County
Gila County has 6 neighbours.
- Coconino County county in Arizona, United States
- Graham County county in Arizona, United States
- Maricopa County county in Arizona, United States
- Navajo County county in Arizona, United States
- Pinal County county in Arizona, United States
- Yavapai County county in Arizona, United States
- Globe
Demographics
The population of Gila County increased by 1.3% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 53,597 | - | census |
2011 | 53,440 | -0.29% | estimation process |
2012 | 52,994 | -0.84% | estimation process |
2013 | 53,005 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2014 | 53,044 | 0.07% | estimation process |
2015 | 52,978 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2016 | 53,356 | 0.71% | estimation process |
2017 | 53,578 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2018 | 53,801 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2019 | 54,018 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2020 | 54,303 | 0.52% | estimation process |
Arizona Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Maricopa County | 4,579,081 | County in Arizona, United States |
Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
Pima County | 1,061,175 | County in Arizona, United States |
Tucson | 553,571 | The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. |
Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
Pinal County | 480,828 | County in Arizona, United States |
Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
Glendale | 255,307 | The second most populous city in Arizona. |
Yavapai County | 240,226 | County in Arizona, United States |
Yuma County | 217,824 | County in Arizona, United States |
Mohave County | 217,206 | County in Arizona, United States |
Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
Peoria | 179,872 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |