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Bullhead City

Arizona · 39,540 residents · 59.373 sq mi
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Bullhead City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,549. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,200. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,540
+17%since 2000
from 33,769 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+15%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
33K36K38K41K43K2000201020202024Bullhead City
202442K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,549
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,221 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,768
+28%since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+68%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(25,464)
Black0.9%(317)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(6,807)
Asian0.9%(313)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.8%(15,112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(28,127)
Black1.2%(466)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(9,386)
Asian1.3%(529)
Other2.7%(1,058)
Diversity Score54.7%(21,615)
Diversity Score
55
+22%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bullhead City, Arizona?

Bullhead City, Arizona has about 39,540 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bullhead City, Arizona?

The typical household in Bullhead City, Arizona earns about $36,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bullhead City, Arizona expensive?

In Bullhead City, Arizona, the median home is worth about $139,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Bullhead City, Arizona?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bullhead City, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bullhead City, Arizona?

About 20.7% of people in Bullhead City, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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