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Dripping Springs

Arizona · 186 residents · 6.73 sq mi
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Dripping Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,111. Population has fallen 33% since 2023, a loss of 91 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186
−33%since 2023
from 277 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−33%since 2023
from 41 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.3
+11%since 2023
from 60.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
86138190242294201020202024Dripping Springs
2024186
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(6)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.2%(6)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.5%(12)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.6%(16)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.7%(46)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7451.1%(95)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(5)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,111
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,355 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,190
+2%since 2023
from $26,773 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
−20%since 2023
from 0.365 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $534 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.2
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
12
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score
61
+40%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican37.1%(69)
Ancestry
Irish19.4%(36)
English8.6%(16)
German8.1%(15)
American4.3%(8)
French1.6%(3)
Italian1.6%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.0 min
−10%since 2023
from 59.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
38.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
Female
42.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
29.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married9.9%(10)
Married58.4%(59)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced31.7%(32)
Women 15+
Never married12.7%(10)
Married77.2%(61)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.1%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dripping Springs, Arizona?

Dripping Springs, Arizona has about 186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dripping Springs, Arizona earns about $51,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dripping Springs, Arizona expensive?

In Dripping Springs, Arizona, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Dripping Springs, Arizona?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dripping Springs, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dripping Springs, Arizona?

About 7.0% of people in Dripping Springs, 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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