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Patagonia

Arizona · 804 residents · 1.289 sq mi
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Patagonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,077. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $242,400. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arizona median. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
804
−9%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
624 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.4
+26%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5136317498679851990201020202024Patagonia
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,077
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,700
+22%since 2000
from $15,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,400
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+127%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(450)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(328)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other13.4%(107)
Diversity Score74.2%(596)
Diversity Score
74
+22%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−8%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patagonia, Arizona?

Patagonia, Arizona has about 804 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patagonia, Arizona?

The typical household in Patagonia, Arizona earns about $33,077 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 $242,400, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Patagonia, Arizona?

About 45.0% 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 12.3% of people in Patagonia, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patagonia, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Patagonia, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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