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Dolan Springs

Arizona · 1,341 residents · 58.125 sq mi
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Dolan Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,996. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 526 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,100. With a median age of 68.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,341
−28%since 2000
from 1,867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.1
+20%since 2000
from 56.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9361K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dolan Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,996
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,305 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,676
+58%since 2000
from $12,430 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+63%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
36.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+51.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+121%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,680)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(114)
Asian1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(344)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,062)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(94)
Asian4.4%(59)
Other9.4%(126)
Diversity Score44.6%(599)
Diversity Score
45
+142%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
74.4%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
19.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 26.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 33.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+37.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dolan Springs, Arizona?

Dolan Springs, Arizona has about 1,341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dolan Springs, Arizona?

The typical household in Dolan Springs, Arizona earns about $25,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dolan Springs, Arizona expensive?

In Dolan Springs, Arizona, the median home is worth about $131,100.

How educated are people in Dolan Springs, Arizona?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dolan Springs, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dolan Springs, Arizona?

About 41.1% of people in Dolan Springs, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dolan Springs, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Dolan Springs, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 265 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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