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Bullhead City

Arizona · 41,348 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 $43,442. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,100. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,348
+22%since 2000
from 33,769 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+33%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
33K36K38K41K43K2000201020202024Bullhead City
202442K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,442
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,221 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,576
+70%since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(28,030)
Black1.3%(542)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(9,848)
Asian1.4%(585)
Other3.6%(1,498)
Diversity Score57.5%(23,785)
Diversity Score
58
+29%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bullhead City, Arizona?

Bullhead City, Arizona has about 41,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bullhead City, Arizona earns about $43,442 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 $152,100, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Bullhead City, Arizona?

About 11.1% 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 17.3% of people in Bullhead City, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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