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Mohave Valley

Arizona · 2,555 residents · 14.022 sq mi
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Mohave Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,134. Population has fallen 81% since 2000, a loss of 11,139 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $256,900. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,555
−81%since 2000
from 13,694 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
−81%since 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+16%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K10K14K18K1990201020202024Mohave Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,134
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,337
+117%since 2000
from $16,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−2%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.6%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,299
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+70%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(11,393)
Black0.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino12%(1,640)
Asian0.9%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(4,116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(2,032)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(423)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other3.5%(90)
Diversity Score42.4%(1,082)
Diversity Score
42
+41%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2016
from 14.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mohave Valley, Arizona?

Mohave Valley, Arizona has about 2,555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mohave Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in Mohave Valley, Arizona earns about $60,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mohave Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Mohave Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $256,900, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.

How educated are people in Mohave Valley, Arizona?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mohave Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mohave Valley, Arizona?

About 14.8% of people in Mohave Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mohave Valley, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Mohave Valley, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,358 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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