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Elephant Head

Arizona · 481 residents · 7.252 sq mi
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Elephant Head has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,208. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 91 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $271,700. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
−16%since 2023
from 572 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 79 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.5
+3%since 2023
from 60.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
361493625756888201020202024Elephant Head
2024481
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,208
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,103 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,668
+16%since 2023
from $32,477 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+25%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information21%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $292,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−2%since 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.9%(216)
Diversity Score
45
−14%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+6%since 2023
from 35.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Female
44.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elephant Head, Arizona?

Elephant Head, Arizona has about 481 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elephant Head, Arizona?

The typical household in Elephant Head, Arizona earns about $48,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elephant Head, Arizona expensive?

In Elephant Head, Arizona, the median home is worth about $271,700.

How educated are people in Elephant Head, Arizona?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elephant Head, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elephant Head, Arizona?

About 13.1% of people in Elephant Head, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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