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Lake Montezuma

Arizona · 5,111 residents · 11.53 sq mi
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Lake Montezuma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,778. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 14% 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 $201,800. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,111
+53%since 2000
from 3,344 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
443 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+10%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Lake Montezuma
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,778
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,177
+65%since 2000
from $17,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $690 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+70%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,963)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(243)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(606)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(3,715)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(887)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other8%(407)
Diversity Score53%(2,710)
Diversity Score
53
+193%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Montezuma, Arizona?

Lake Montezuma, Arizona has about 5,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Montezuma, Arizona?

The typical household in Lake Montezuma, Arizona earns about $41,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Montezuma, Arizona expensive?

In Lake Montezuma, Arizona, the median home is worth about $201,800, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Montezuma, Arizona?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Montezuma, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Montezuma, Arizona?

About 14.2% of people in Lake Montezuma, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Montezuma, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Montezuma, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,270 residents, a change of about 178 percent over that period.

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

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