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Bitter Springs

Arizona · 355 residents · 8.021 sq mi
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Bitter Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,656. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 192 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,900. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
−35%since 2000
from 547 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+77%since 2000
from 18.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3363934515095662000201020202024Bitter Springs
2024504
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,656
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,843
+61%since 2000
from $7,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
8.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−45%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(316)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.8%(347)
Diversity Score7.5%(27)
Diversity Score
7
−87%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
1.5%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2013
from 51.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bitter Springs, Arizona?

Bitter Springs, Arizona has about 355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bitter Springs, Arizona?

The typical household in Bitter Springs, Arizona earns about $32,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bitter Springs, Arizona expensive?

In Bitter Springs, Arizona, the median home is worth about $58,900.

How educated are people in Bitter Springs, Arizona?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bitter Springs, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bitter Springs, Arizona?

About 36.3% of people in Bitter Springs, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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