Gilbert, Arizona
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gilbert is one of the fastest-rising communities in the United States.[6] Located in Maricopa County, Arizona just southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert is home to 288,128 residents.[7] It is the fifth-largest municipality in Arizona. Nearly a third of Gilbert residents are under the age of 18.[8] As Gilbert approaches buildout, the estimated population is expected to reach 330,000 people.[9]
Gilbert, Arizona | |
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Motto(s): "Gilbert: Clean, Safe, Vibrant" | |
Coordinates: 33°21′10″N 111°47′20″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Arizona |
County | Maricopa |
Founded | 1891 |
Incorporated | July 6, 1920 |
Named for | Robert Gilbert |
Government | |
• Mayor | Brigette Peterson |
Area | |
• Total | 68.86 sq mi (178.35 km2) |
• Land | 68.66 sq mi (177.84 km2) |
• Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 267,918 |
• Estimate (2022)[4] | 275,346 |
• Rank | US: 80th AZ: 5th |
• Density | 4,010/sq mi (1,549/km2) |
Time zone | UTC–7 (Mountain (MST) (no DST)) |
ZIP Codes | 85233, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298, 85299 |
Area code | 480 |
FIPS code | 04-27400 |
GNIS feature ID | 0005032[2] |
Sales tax | 7.8%[5] |
Website | gilbertaz.gov |
Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert was once known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World.”[10] It’s since transformed into a thriving economically diverse suburban community with a strong economy, competitive schools, and safe neighborhoods. Gilbert is home to many companies with focuses on advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, biotechnology, clean technology, and renewable energy.