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Mayer

Arizona · 1,558 residents · 20.152 sq mi
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Mayer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,100. With a median age of 56.1, 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 56.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,558
+11%since 2000
from 1,408 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.1
+28%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3428221K2K2K2000201020202024Mayer
2024791
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,229
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,412 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,069
+33%since 2000
from $14,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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
$115,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(126)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(301)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(147)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.3%(363)
Diversity Score
23
+9%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+91%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayer, Arizona?

Mayer, Arizona has about 1,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mayer, Arizona?

The typical household in Mayer, Arizona earns about $46,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayer, Arizona expensive?

In Mayer, Arizona, the median home is worth about $115,100.

How educated are people in Mayer, Arizona?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mayer, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayer, Arizona?

About 37.7% of people in Mayer, 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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