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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Desert Hills

Arizona · 1,682 residents · 4.306 sq mi
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Desert Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,919. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 501 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,682
−23%vs 2000
vs 2,183 in 2000
1990 – 2024
391 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
49.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 52.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Desert Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,919
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,678 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,177
−36%vs 2000
vs $14,322 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$55,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$399
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $517 in 2000
US average: $450
79.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.3% in 2000
20.7% rent
2.9
+40%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,942)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(203)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(491)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(31)
Diversity Score13.8%(231)
14
−39%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.3%
−15.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Desert Hills, Arizona?

Desert Hills, Arizona has about 1,682 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Desert Hills, Arizona?

The typical household in Desert Hills, Arizona earns about $18,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert Hills, Arizona expensive?

In Desert Hills, Arizona, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Hills, Arizona?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Desert Hills, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert Hills, Arizona?

About 12.1% of people in Desert Hills, 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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