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Mescal

Arizona · 1,760 residents · 4.925 sq mi
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Mescal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $191,300. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,760
+10%since 2023
from 1,601 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 325 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+1%since 2023
from 53.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Mescal
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,465 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,493
+13%since 2023
from $28,645 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.416 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $182,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $737 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−1%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(349)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(81)
Diversity Score51.9%(830)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(260)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(37)
Diversity Score35.8%(631)
Diversity Score
36
−31%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 30.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Female
47.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mescal, Arizona?

Mescal, Arizona has about 1,760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mescal, Arizona?

The typical household in Mescal, Arizona earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mescal, Arizona expensive?

In Mescal, Arizona, the median home is worth about $191,300, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Mescal, Arizona?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mescal, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mescal, Arizona?

About 12.4% of people in Mescal, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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