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Bagdad

Arizona · 2,814 residents · 8.06 sq mi
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Bagdad is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,885. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,814
+78%since 2000
from 1,578 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
349 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.0
−24%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bagdad
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,885
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,096 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,544
+80%since 2000
from $15,901 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
+52.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.232
−12%since 2010
from 0.263 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing65.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing62.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$626
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
95.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(1,236)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(295)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(648)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(1,112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(1,500)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(202)
Diversity Score69.3%(1,951)
Diversity Score
69
+69%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
−19%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bagdad, Arizona?

Bagdad, Arizona has about 2,814 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bagdad, Arizona?

The typical household in Bagdad, Arizona earns about $107,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bagdad, Arizona expensive?

In Bagdad, Arizona, the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Bagdad, Arizona?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bagdad, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bagdad, Arizona?

About 10.8% of people in Bagdad, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bagdad, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Bagdad, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 928 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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