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Mescal

Arizona · 1,751 residents · 4.925 sq mi
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Mescal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,300. With a median age of 53.0, 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 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,751
+15%since 2019
from 1,527 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
356 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 310 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
−10%since 2019
from 58.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Mescal
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,086
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,872
+5%since 2019
from $21,708 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $121,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $739 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−31%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(67)
Asian1.8%(28)
Other11.2%(171)
Diversity Score37.9%(579)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(1,302)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(243)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other7.4%(130)
Diversity Score47.6%(834)
Diversity Score
48
+26%since 2019
from 38 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 93.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−9%since 2019
from 28.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Female
44.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mescal, Arizona?

Mescal, Arizona has about 1,751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mescal, Arizona?

The typical household in Mescal, Arizona earns about $50,086 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 $117,300, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Mescal, Arizona?

About 18.5% 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 14.5% of people in Mescal, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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