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Paulden

Arizona · 5,231 residents · 57.324 sq mi
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Paulden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,373. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,800. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,231
+53%since 2000
from 3,420 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+23%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,373
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,532 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,223
+28%since 2000
from $13,423 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,800
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+61%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,739)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(535)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.1%(1,201)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(3,751)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(1,271)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other8.9%(464)
Diversity Score59.9%(3,136)
Diversity Score
60
+71%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulden, Arizona?

Paulden, Arizona has about 5,231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paulden, Arizona?

The typical household in Paulden, Arizona earns about $42,373 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paulden, Arizona expensive?

In Paulden, Arizona, the median home is worth about $207,800, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Paulden, Arizona?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paulden, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paulden, Arizona?

About 21.6% of people in Paulden, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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