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Hayden

Arizona · 512 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Hayden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,737. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 380 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,000. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% 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
512
−43%since 2000
from 892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+33%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2684576478361K1990201020202024Hayden
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,737
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,293 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,768
+61%since 2000
from $9,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing23.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$34,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+1%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16%(82)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino81.8%(419)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.3%(181)
Diversity Score
35
+17%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.1%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayden, Arizona?

Hayden, Arizona has about 512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayden, Arizona?

The typical household in Hayden, Arizona earns about $34,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayden, Arizona expensive?

In Hayden, Arizona, the median home is worth about $34,000.

How educated are people in Hayden, Arizona?

About 1.2% 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 20.2% 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 366 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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