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Poston

Arizona · 285 residents · 1.375 sq mi
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Poston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,781. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 69% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−27%since 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
207 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
19.9
−13%since 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
711732763784801990201020202024Poston
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,781
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,102
+74%since 2000
from $6,938 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
73.2%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.602
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing79.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction79.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$9,999
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2018
Median gross rent
$315
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
+12%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2017
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.4%(158)
Asian0%(0)
Other23%(66)
Diversity Score56.6%(161)
Diversity Score
57
+369%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
37.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
45.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
20.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
47.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poston, Arizona?

Poston, Arizona has about 285 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poston, Arizona?

The typical household in Poston, Arizona earns about $15,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poston, Arizona expensive?

In Poston, Arizona, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

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 73.2% 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 153 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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