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Mohave Valley

Arizona · 2,693 residents · 14.022 sq mi
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Mohave Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,385. Population has fallen 80% since 2000, a loss of 11,001 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,300. With a median age of 49.1, 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 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,693
−80%since 2000
from 13,694 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
−80%since 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+19%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K10K14K18K1990201020202024Mohave Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,385
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,634
+57%since 2000
from $16,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(1,971)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino19%(511)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other9.1%(246)
Diversity Score55.9%(1,506)
Diversity Score
56
+86%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mohave Valley, Arizona?

Mohave Valley, Arizona has about 2,693 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mohave Valley, Arizona earns about $54,385 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 $167,300, and the typical rent is about $785 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 11.4% 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 4,220 residents, a change of about -61 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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