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Low Mountain

Arizona · 631 residents · 36.895 sq mi
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Low Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,833. Population has declined 13% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,900. The poverty rate of 42.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
631
−13%since 2019
from 724 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 20 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+24%since 2019
from 28.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
516582648713779201020202024Low Mountain
2024697
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,833
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,490
−9%since 2019
from $11,569 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $120,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $533 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
36.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+16%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.7%(722)
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(631)
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
Diversity Score
2
+239%since 2019
from 1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+7%since 2019
from 27.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2019
from 74.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
41.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 31.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
Female
47.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Low Mountain, Arizona?

Low Mountain, Arizona has about 631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Low Mountain, Arizona?

The typical household in Low Mountain, Arizona earns about $25,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Low Mountain, Arizona expensive?

In Low Mountain, Arizona, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Low Mountain, Arizona?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Low Mountain, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Low Mountain, Arizona?

About 42.6% of people in Low Mountain, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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