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Peridot

Arizona · 999 residents · 5.461 sq mi
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Peridot has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
999
−21%since 2000
from 1,266 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
183 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+78%since 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7369951K2K2K1990201020202024Peridot
2024999
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,194 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,897
+210%since 2000
from $5,765 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
−8%since 2010
from 0.589 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(681)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.6%(985)
Diversity Score3.5%(35)
Diversity Score
3
−94%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+97%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.5%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
42.5%
+42.5 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
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
36.3%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2013
from 54.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.0%
+32.0 ptssince 2017
from 30.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2016
from 64.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peridot, Arizona?

Peridot, Arizona has about 999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peridot, Arizona?

The typical household in Peridot, Arizona earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Peridot, Arizona?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Peridot, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peridot, Arizona?

About 33.8% of people in Peridot, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peridot, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Peridot, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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