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Patagonia

Arizona · 771 residents (2025 est.) · 1.289 sq mi
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Patagonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $361,500. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
+7%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
734 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+13%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:771 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5136317498679851990201020202024Patagonia
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,891
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,795 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,647
+100%since 2000
from $15,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−27%since 2010
from 0.538 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,500
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
+181%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(348)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(535)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.7%(385)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(14)
Diversity Score62.5%(591)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% 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
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 29.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patagonia, Arizona?

Patagonia, Arizona has about 946 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patagonia, Arizona?

The typical household in Patagonia, Arizona earns about $39,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patagonia, Arizona expensive?

In Patagonia, Arizona, the median home is worth about $361,500, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Patagonia, Arizona?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Patagonia, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patagonia, Arizona?

About 7.5% of people in Patagonia, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patagonia, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Patagonia, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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