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First Mesa

Arizona · 1,352 residents · 15.737 sq mi
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First Mesa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 7% 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 $65,000. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,352
+20%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+40%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024First Mesa
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,963
+77%since 2000
from $7,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+194%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(702)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other93.6%(1,265)
Diversity Score4.2%(57)
Diversity Score
4
−93%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
40.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in First Mesa, Arizona?

First Mesa, Arizona has about 1,352 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in First Mesa, Arizona?

The typical household in First Mesa, Arizona earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is First Mesa, Arizona expensive?

In First Mesa, Arizona, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in First Mesa, Arizona?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in First Mesa, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in First Mesa, Arizona?

About 26.3% of people in First Mesa, 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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