Population 9,633 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arizona City
Household size in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.59 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Arizona City sits right at the national average. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Phoenix area, where it has 2.80 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.06, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Arizona City skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 49.0, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Arizona City (11.6%), the same as the national share. Single parents are less common here than in the Phoenix area overall (12.9%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.8 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arizona City
Renters in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.8% of households in Arizona City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Arizona City, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Arizona City is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $802 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $905 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $907 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$227 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Arizona City costs $1,029 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $227 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arizona City
Bachelor's degrees in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Arizona City have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.7% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.5% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Arizona City never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 5.8 points, even as the national rate rose. Arizona City has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Arizona cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arizona City
| Period | Arizona City | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Arizona City is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arizona City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona City | 2.65 | 47.9 | 11.6% | 21.8% | 15.8% | 2000 | $1,029 | 11.3% | 79.5% | 4.9% |
| Toltec | 3.02 | 34.9 | 22.5% | 26.3% | 13.2% | 1994 | $1,005 | 7.0% | 72.4% | 5.9% |
| Eloy | 3.08 | 43.5 | 17.7% | 23.9% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,119 | 14.5% | 75.9% | 6.6% |
| Chuichu | 3.39 | 40.9 | 8.8% | 37.0% | 8.1% | 1992 | $727 | 7.5% | 74.6% | 15.3% |
| Eleven Mile Corner | 2.61 | 50.2 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 14.2% | 1998 | $993 | 15.1% | 79.4% | 20.1% |
| Friendly Corners | 2.98 | 37.4 | 13.0% | 4.2% | 10.9% | 2006 | $1,720 | 28.4% | 89.1% | 3.5% |
| La Palma | 2.65 | 54.7 | 10.8% | 14.7% | 16.5% | 1997 | $1,063 | 13.8% | 76.9% | 14.8% |
| Picacho | 3.13 | 34.3 | 9.2% | 11.2% | 16.2% | 2001 | $1,659 | 18.7% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| Stanfield | 3.52 | 40.5 | 9.3% | 35.0% | 8.9% | 1992 | $714 | 8.1% | 75.1% | 17.1% |
| Oracle | 2.17 | 60.9 | 6.5% | 14.7% | 8.5% | 2001 | $1,174 | 37.7% | 95.8% | 2.1% |
| Mammoth | 2.62 | 53.4 | 14.6% | 9.1% | 17.2% | 1976 | $1,043 | 12.2% | 80.7% | 24.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arizona City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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