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Poston

Arizona · 183 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 $14,609. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 206 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 73.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 76% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−53%since 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.6
+25%since 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
711732763784801990201020202024Poston
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,609
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$7,510
+8%since 2000
from $6,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
73.1%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$382
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
57.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(35)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other47.8%(88)
Diversity Score57.6%(105)
Diversity Score
58
+377%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+38.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
74.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
53.5%
+40.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poston, Arizona?

Poston, Arizona has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poston, Arizona?

The typical household in Poston, Arizona earns about $14,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poston, Arizona expensive?

In Poston, Arizona, the typical rent is about $382 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 73.1% 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 255 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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