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Lake Havasu City

Arizona · 57,144 residents · 46.339 sq mi
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Lake Havasu City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,887. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,500. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,144
+36%since 2000
from 41,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,233 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.6
+19%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K31K41K52K62K1990201020202024Lake Havasu City
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,887
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,499 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,192
+68%since 2000
from $20,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,500
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+81%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(37,550)
Black0.3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(3,298)
Asian0.6%(233)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(8,556)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(45,521)
Black0.5%(309)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(7,868)
Asian1.1%(609)
Other2.3%(1,332)
Diversity Score38.7%(22,137)
Diversity Score
39
+90%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

Lake Havasu City, Arizona has about 57,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Havasu City, Arizona earns about $55,887 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 $267,500, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

About 16.1% 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 11.2% 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 32,781 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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

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