Population 220,517 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mohave County
Household size in Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Mohave County are small: just 2.19 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.50 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Arizona county has smaller households.
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 Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.7 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.8 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.6 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Mohave County skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Arizona counties are older: only two of 15.
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 Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Mohave County (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Only one other Arizona county has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Mohave County
Renters in Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mohave County own their homes; 25.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 48.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.6 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 Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mohave County: 15.0% of homes are empty, 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 is down 8.7 points from 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 Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Mohave County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of Arizona's 15 counties, only two have newer homes.
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 Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $837 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $818 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $897 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,195 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$358 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mohave County pays $1,195 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $358 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Mohave County
Bachelor's degrees in Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Mohave County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Arizona counties have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 15.
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 Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Mohave County have finished high school as nationally: 88.0%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 points from 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 Mohave County
| Period | Mohave County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Mohave County: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, 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).
Mohave 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave County | 2.19 | 51.6 | 10.0% | 25.9% | 15.0% | 1994 | $1,195 | 15.7% | 88.0% | 6.9% |
| Cibola County | 3.48 | 39.5 | 24.6% | 23.9% | 21.5% | 1980 | $765 | 18.0% | 82.8% | 10.5% |
| Bernalillo County | 2.45 | 40.6 | 13.0% | 35.5% | 6.4% | 1983 | $1,368 | 37.1% | 90.1% | 5.4% |
| Guadalupe County | 2.65 | 37.5 | 9.4% | 25.4% | 24.9% | 1978 | $622 | 14.8% | 81.7% | 2.3% |
| Quay County | 1.94 | 48.5 | 14.4% | 28.4% | 19.2% | 1965 | $995 | 22.8% | 91.1% | 7.5% |
| Randall County | 2.61 | 38.2 | 10.2% | 32.1% | 9.0% | 1989 | $1,295 | 34.5% | 94.1% | 2.8% |
| Armstrong County | 2.31 | 45.8 | 5.6% | 19.8% | 13.5% | 1966 | $1,019 | 26.9% | 94.5% | 1.2% |
| Donley County | 2.41 | 41.3 | 5.7% | 25.2% | 34.4% | 1969 | $787 | 16.8% | 86.7% | 1.5% |
| Greer County | 2.30 | 39.8 | 7.0% | 22.0% | 24.0% | 1965 | $656 | 16.2% | 80.8% | 8.3% |
| Kiowa County | 2.39 | 44.3 | 14.5% | 30.3% | 25.6% | 1961 | $674 | 16.9% | 89.8% | 5.1% |
| Caddo County | 2.83 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 27.3% | 18.2% | 1972 | $765 | 15.6% | 87.1% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Jefferson County, MO · Harford County, MD · Harrison County, MS · Hawaii County, HI · Hays County, TX · Henry County, GA · Hinds County, MS · Ingham County, MI · Jackson County, OR · Hall County, GA
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 Mohave 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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