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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Havasu City

Arizona · 41,938 residents · 46.339 sq mi
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Lake Havasu City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,499. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $96,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

41,938
+72%since 1990
from 24,363 in 1990
1990 – 2025
905 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 526 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.5
+6%since 1990
from 44.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K31K41K52K62K1990201020202024Lake Havasu City
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,499
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,826 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,403
+42%since 1990
from $14,418 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$609
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $484 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.6
−7%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(23,902)
Black0.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(850)
Asian0.5%(114)
Diversity Score12.5%(3,045)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(37,550)
Black0.3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(3,298)
Asian0.6%(233)
Diversity Score20.4%(8,556)
20
+63%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

Lake Havasu City, Arizona has about 41,938 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

The typical household in Lake Havasu City, Arizona earns about $36,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Havasu City, Arizona expensive?

In Lake Havasu City, Arizona, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Havasu City, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

About 9.5% of people in Lake Havasu City, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Havasu City, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Havasu City, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,575 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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