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Joseph City

Arizona · 2,153 residents · 7.41 sq mi
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With 2,153 people, Joseph City is a city in Arizona. The median age is 23.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 1%. Median home value sits at $176,600. 73% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,153
+8%since 2023
from 1,995 in 2023
2010 – 2024
291 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 269 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
23.2
+4%since 2023
from 22.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.41 sq mi
Population, 20102024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Joseph City
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.2%(241)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.3%(201)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1414.4%(310)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.9%(235)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(168)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.1%(282)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(201)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547%(150)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.7%(123)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(191)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.4%(51)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$75,227
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,907 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$19,906
−1%since 2023
from $20,041 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.330
+5%since 2023
from 0.313 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$176,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $174,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,089
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $983 in 2023
US average: $1,442
72.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
27.3% rent
6.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.56 people
−2%since 2023
from 3.65 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
12.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
58.2%
+33.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(1,271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(511)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(1,293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(612)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(248)
68
+5%since 2023
from 65 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican22.9%(494)
Puerto Rican3.1%(66)
Spaniard2.4%(52)
Ancestry
English22.1%(476)
German13.4%(289)
Irish9.8%(211)
American7.3%(158)
Scottish5.9%(128)
Danish3%(65)
Dutch1.6%(34)
Polish1%(21)
Welsh0.8%(17)
Norwegian0.7%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(15)
Swedish0.7%(15)
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+10%since 2023
from 22.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
72.3%
US average: 74.6%
22.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
87.7%
US average: 87.7%
94.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.9%(191)
Married58.3%(361)
Widowed2.9%(18)
Divorced7.9%(49)
Women 15+
Never married28.4%(222)
Married55.1%(431)
Widowed6.1%(48)
Divorced10.4%(81)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
55.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.1%
US average: 13.8%
11.2%
US average: 18.4%
24.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
35.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)8.1%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era73%(54)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 74 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joseph City, Arizona?

Joseph City, Arizona has about 2,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joseph City, Arizona?

The typical household in Joseph City, Arizona earns about $75,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joseph City, Arizona expensive?

In Joseph City, Arizona, the median home is worth about $176,600, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Joseph City, Arizona?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Joseph City, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joseph City, Arizona?

About 17.1% of people in Joseph City, 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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