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Eloy

Arizona · 15,635 residents · 114.67 sq mi
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Eloy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,405. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,700. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,635
+51%since 2000
from 10,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+35%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K20K1990201020202024Eloy
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,405
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,518 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,187
+22%since 2000
from $9,194 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+59%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(1,640)
Black4.6%(481)
Hispanic / Latino74.4%(7,717)
Asian1.1%(112)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.1%(4,784)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(4,142)
Black7%(1,093)
Hispanic / Latino56.2%(8,787)
Asian1.4%(218)
Other8%(1,256)
Diversity Score74.4%(11,633)
Diversity Score
74
+61%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
28.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eloy, Arizona?

Eloy, Arizona has about 15,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eloy, Arizona?

The typical household in Eloy, Arizona earns about $37,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eloy, Arizona expensive?

In Eloy, Arizona, the median home is worth about $108,700, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Eloy, Arizona?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eloy, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eloy, Arizona?

About 29.0% of people in Eloy, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eloy, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Eloy, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,434 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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