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Elephant Head

Arizona · 588 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 $43,409. Population has fallen 30% since 2019, a loss of 256 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $164,400. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
−30%since 2019
from 844 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−30%since 2019
from 116 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+35%since 2019
from 39.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
361493625756888201020202024Elephant Head
2024481
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,409
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,575
−16%since 2019
from $25,826 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $170,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 86.9% in 2019
7.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+14%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic53%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(391)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score63.1%(533)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(390)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(166)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.1%(312)
Diversity Score
53
−16%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+4%since 2019
from 31.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
51.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elephant Head, Arizona?

Elephant Head, Arizona has about 588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elephant Head, Arizona earns about $43,409 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 $164,400.

How educated are people in Elephant Head, Arizona?

About 7.0% 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 3.0% of people in Elephant Head, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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