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Duncan

Arizona · 672 residents (2025 est.) · 2.152 sq mi
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Duncan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,529. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $139,000. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
969
+19%since 2000
from 812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
450 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+31%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:672 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6097338579801K1990201020202024Duncan
2024969
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,529
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,174
+55%since 2000
from $13,642 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+39%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,000
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+190%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(536)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(256)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(451)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(566)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(246)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.2%(157)
Diversity Score71%(688)
Diversity Score
71
+28%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
60.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+34.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2016
from 75.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2016
from 24.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncan, Arizona?

Duncan, Arizona has about 969 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncan, Arizona?

The typical household in Duncan, Arizona earns about $33,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncan, Arizona expensive?

In Duncan, Arizona, the median home is worth about $139,000, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Duncan, Arizona?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Duncan, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncan, Arizona?

About 36.5% of people in Duncan, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncan, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncan, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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