Population 16,664 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in La Paz County
Household size in La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.94 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
La Paz County is a place of small households, averaging 1.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.04, a much bigger shift than nationally. La Paz County has the smallest households of any Arizona county.
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 La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.8 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
La Paz County skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.7, 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 climbed from 49.3, mirroring the country. La Paz County has the oldest population of any Arizona county.
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 La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in La Paz County (15.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 La Paz County
Renters in La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in La Paz County own their homes; 27.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 68.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.6% of the housing in La Paz County, 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. No other Arizona county has a higher vacancy rate.
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 La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in La Paz County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Arizona as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest. Few Arizona counties have older homes: only two of 15.
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 La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $554 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $575 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $868 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in La Paz County costs $868 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $314 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 La Paz County
Bachelor's degrees in La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in La Paz County: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. La Paz County has the lowest share of college graduates of any Arizona county.
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 La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in La Paz County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 La Paz County
| Period | La Paz County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in La Paz County runs well above the national rate: 9.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.0 points, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
La Paz County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz County | 1.94 | 53.7 | 15.1% | 27.9% | 25.6% | 1984 | $868 | 14.7% | 85.4% | 9.4% |
| Gila County | 2.38 | 50.2 | 11.2% | 22.5% | 21.3% | 1983 | $1,086 | 18.5% | 90.2% | 6.6% |
| Los Angeles County | 3.00 | 39.2 | 13.0% | 54.1% | 6.8% | 1965 | $2,158 | 35.2% | 80.4% | 7.2% |
| Catron County | 2.03 | 62.6 | 12.4% | 6.2% | 47.2% | 1986 | $728 | 36.0% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Lamb County | 2.76 | 37.4 | 16.0% | 26.0% | 17.4% | 1967 | $991 | 14.9% | 78.5% | 1.9% |
| Floyd County | 2.68 | 39.0 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 24.0% | 1963 | $742 | 16.2% | 76.6% | 5.2% |
| Motley County | 2.56 | 50.6 | 8.9% | 23.5% | 37.7% | 1961 | $720 | 19.5% | 85.8% | 0.8% |
| Cottle County | 2.43 | 46.8 | 22.6% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 1960 | $217 | 23.2% | 83.1% | 13.4% |
| Foard County | 2.17 | 49.1 | 2.5% | 24.0% | 29.9% | 1958 | $572 | 20.6% | 82.3% | 6.3% |
| Wichita County | 2.47 | 37.7 | 13.3% | 38.6% | 11.2% | 1972 | $1,105 | 25.8% | 88.6% | 4.1% |
| Clay County | 2.46 | 46.5 | 9.0% | 16.0% | 16.9% | 1980 | $813 | 22.0% | 94.1% | 2.1% |
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 La Paz County. 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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