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Arizona · 1,811 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 $48,080. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $173,400. With a median age of 66.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,811
+5%since 2000
from 1,717 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.2
+10%since 2000
from 60.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,080
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,868 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,625
+61%since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,505)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(170)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other5%(90)
Diversity Score35.1%(636)
Diversity Score
35
+87%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% 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
12.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Congress, Arizona?

Congress, Arizona has about 1,811 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Congress, Arizona?

The typical household in Congress, Arizona earns about $48,080 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 $173,400, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Congress, Arizona?

About 12.7% 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 9.8% 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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