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Picture Rocks

Arizona · 9,551 residents · 70.844 sq mi
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Picture Rocks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,359. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,200. With a median age of 49.5, 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 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,551
+17%since 2000
from 8,139 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+39%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K9K10K1990201020202024Picture Rocks
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,359
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,439
+48%since 2000
from $17,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(6,725)
Black0.6%(45)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,120)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(2,625)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(7,200)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(1,679)
Asian0.7%(65)
Other0.5%(52)
Diversity Score41.4%(3,953)
Diversity Score
41
+28%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Picture Rocks, Arizona?

Picture Rocks, Arizona has about 9,551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Picture Rocks, Arizona?

The typical household in Picture Rocks, Arizona earns about $53,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Picture Rocks, Arizona expensive?

In Picture Rocks, Arizona, the median home is worth about $110,200, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Picture Rocks, Arizona?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Picture Rocks, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Picture Rocks, Arizona?

About 12.9% of people in Picture Rocks, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Picture Rocks, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Picture Rocks, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,525 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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