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Peridot

Arizona · 1,350 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 $27,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,500. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,350
+7%since 2000
from 1,266 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
247 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.1
+1%since 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7369951K2K2K1990201020202024Peridot
2024999
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,649
+345%since 2000
from $5,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.589
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
8.7%
−82.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−6%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(4)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.2%(1,326)
Diversity Score3.7%(50)
Diversity Score
4
−93%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+33.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
13.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
60.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peridot, Arizona?

Peridot, Arizona has about 1,350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peridot, Arizona?

The typical household in Peridot, Arizona earns about $27,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peridot, Arizona expensive?

In Peridot, Arizona, the median home is worth about $32,500.

How educated are people in Peridot, Arizona?

About 10.4% 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 26.0% 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 528 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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