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Ajo

Arizona · 3,039 residents · 33.327 sq mi
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Ajo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,032. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 666 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,500. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,039
−18%since 2000
from 3,705 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.9
+8%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Ajo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,032
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,511
+68%since 2000
from $14,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(2,015)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(1,392)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(2,259)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(1,572)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(1,104)
Asian1.9%(59)
Other7.2%(220)
Diversity Score72.3%(2,196)
Diversity Score
72
+19%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ajo, Arizona?

Ajo, Arizona has about 3,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ajo, Arizona?

The typical household in Ajo, Arizona earns about $41,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ajo, Arizona expensive?

In Ajo, Arizona, the median home is worth about $99,500, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Ajo, Arizona?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ajo, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ajo, Arizona?

About 12.9% of people in Ajo, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ajo, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Ajo, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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