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Congress

Arizona · 1,975 residents · 37.736 sq mi
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Congress has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,053. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 16% 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 $146,400. With a median age of 63.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,975
+15%since 2000
from 1,717 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.2
+5%since 2000
from 60.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,053
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,868 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,286
+15%since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−48.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+68%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,546)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(137)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,692)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(225)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(540)
Diversity Score
27
+45%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Congress, Arizona?

Congress, Arizona has about 1,975 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Congress, Arizona?

The typical household in Congress, Arizona earns about $31,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Congress, Arizona expensive?

In Congress, Arizona, the median home is worth about $146,400, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Congress, Arizona?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Congress, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Congress, Arizona?

About 14.5% of people in Congress, 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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