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La Paz Valley

Arizona · 579 residents · 29.366 sq mi
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La Paz Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 72.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
+5%since 2023
from 550 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 19 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
72.8
−1%since 2023
from 73.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
329447565683801201020202024La Paz Valley
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,306
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,768
+28%since 2023
from $46,829 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+12%since 2023
from 0.384 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
44.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.5
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(69)
Diversity Score26.2%(152)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
Female
48.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
27.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Paz Valley, Arizona?

La Paz Valley, Arizona has about 579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Paz Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in La Paz Valley, Arizona earns about $49,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Paz Valley, Arizona expensive?

In La Paz Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $222,200.

How educated are people in La Paz Valley, Arizona?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in La Paz Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Paz Valley, Arizona?

About 7.3% of people in La Paz Valley, 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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