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Paulden

Arizona · 5,567 residents · 57.324 sq mi
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Paulden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,225. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 15% 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 $223,000. With a median age of 47.8, 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 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,567
+63%since 2000
from 3,420 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+35%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,225
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,238
+103%since 2000
from $13,423 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(3,918)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(1,265)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other3.5%(195)
Diversity Score52.6%(2,928)
Diversity Score
53
+50%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulden, Arizona?

Paulden, Arizona has about 5,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paulden, Arizona?

The typical household in Paulden, Arizona earns about $51,225 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 $223,000, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Paulden, Arizona?

About 15.4% 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 8.4% of people in Paulden, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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