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Gilbert, Arizona | |
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 Gilbert's Heritage Court as viewed from Gilbert Road | |
 Flag | |
| Motto(s): "Gilbert: Clean, Safe, Vibrant" | |
 Location in Maricopa County, Arizona | |
| Coordinates: 33°21′10″N 111°47′20″W / 33.35278°N 111.78889°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: 79th 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 |
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Located southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert is home to 288,128 residents.[6] It is the fifth-largest municipality in Arizona. Nearly a third of Gilbert residents are under the age of 18.[6] As Gilbert approaches buildout, the population is expected to reach 330,000.[7]
Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert was once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World".[8] It has since transformed into an economically diverse suburban community, characterized by 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. In 2023, it was declared one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation.[9]
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- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilbert, Arizona
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- ^ a b ESRI 2023
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- ^ "Gilbert, Arizona - About Us". May 13, 2024.
- ^ "The Fastest-Growing and Declining Cities Across the U.S. [2023]". FinanceBuzz. October 25, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2024.