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Hayden

Arizona · 510 residents (2025 est.) · 1.265 sq mi
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Hayden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,722. Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 561 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
331
−63%since 2000
from 892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+56%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:510 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2684576478361K1990201020202024Hayden
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,722
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,293 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,287
+138%since 2000
from $9,797 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+15%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing24.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(119)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino84.5%(754)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(81)
Black4.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino70.7%(234)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.8%(181)
Diversity Score
55
+82%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+102%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
37.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.4%
+35.8 ptssince 2017
from 24.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2016
from 37.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2016
from 61.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayden, Arizona?

Hayden, Arizona has about 331 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayden, Arizona?

The typical household in Hayden, Arizona earns about $29,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hayden, Arizona?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hayden, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayden, Arizona?

About 26.9% of people in Hayden, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayden, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayden, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 547 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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

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