As of July 2024, Gilbert’s estimated population is 288,790, showing a strong increase (around 7.8% since 2020). Consistently ranked among Arizona’s fastest-growing cities, its population has surged from under 30,000 in 1990 to nearly 290,000 today. Gilbert offers a unique blend of small-town charm with big-city amenities, thriving economic sectors (tech, biotech, renewable energy), top-tier schools, and an active outdoor lifestyle.