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Peridot

Arizona · 1,308 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 $36,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,500. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,308
+3%since 2000
from 1,266 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
29.0
+17%since 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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2024999
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 59.7%(127)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(106)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1411.8%(154)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.6%(113)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(82)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(185)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.6%(125)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 547.3%(96)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.7%(140)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.4%(110)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.4%(57)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,688
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,331
+45%since 2000
from $5,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−67%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other90.7%(1,187)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.2%(88)
Ancestry
German3%(43)
Serbian2.2%(31)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Serbian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2013
from 54.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married69.5%(246)
Married11.6%(41)
Widowed5.4%(19)
Divorced13.6%(48)
Women 15+
Never married51.1%(237)
Married9.3%(43)
Widowed26.1%(121)
Divorced13.6%(63)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peridot, Arizona?

Peridot, Arizona has about 1,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peridot, Arizona?

The typical household in Peridot, Arizona earns about $36,688 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 $23,500.

How educated are people in Peridot, Arizona?

About 2.4% 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 37.2% 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 486 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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