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Gilbert, Arizona

Reviewed Oct 12, 2026

Who leads Gilbert, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader: Scott Anderson
Role: Mayor (Ceremonial)
Form of government: Mayor
Party: Nonpartisan
Population: 280,985; Census Bureau estimate
Last verified: Oct 12, 2026; Confirmed by a reviewer against a source
Last checked: Oct 12, 2026; The check matched the published record

Source & verification

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gilbertaz.gov ↗
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City website
gilbertaz.gov ↗

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Leaders on record

Scott Anderson Current
Mayor (Ceremonial) · added May 4, 2026 · verified Oct 12, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 280,985
Median household income: $115,179
Median age: 35.4
Land area: 68.78 sq mi
Population density: 4,085.3 per sq mi
County: Maricopa County
Metro area: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$983M
Official website: gilbertaz.gov ↗

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