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Poston

Arizona · 105 residents · 1.375 sq mi
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Population has fallen 73% since 2000, a loss of 284 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 13.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 67.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 13.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105
−73%since 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
−73%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
13.8
−39%since 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
711732763784801990201020202024Poston
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$7,033
+1%since 2000
from $6,938 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−30%since 2010
from 0.602 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information53.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
0.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(14)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino77.1%(300)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.4%(97)
Diversity Score17.6%(18)
Diversity Score
18
+46%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+50.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+52.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
72.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 49.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+62.0 ptssince 2016
from 38.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−62.0 ptssince 2016
from 62.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poston, Arizona?

Poston, Arizona has about 105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Poston, Arizona?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Poston, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poston, Arizona?

About 67.6% of people in Poston, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poston, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Poston, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 333 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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