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Quartzsite

Arizona · 2,388 residents (2025 est.) · 36.297 sq mi
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Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 1,477 residents. With a median age of 73.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 73.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,877
−44%since 2000
from 3,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
73.5
+11%since 2000
from 66.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,388 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Quartzsite
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,658
+68%since 2000
from $15,889 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+1%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance24%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median gross rent
$836
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,100)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5%(169)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(294)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(85)
Diversity Score42.1%(789)
Diversity Score
42
+213%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.1 min
−61%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% 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
10.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
46.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
29.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quartzsite, Arizona?

Quartzsite, Arizona has about 1,877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Quartzsite, Arizona expensive?

In Quartzsite, Arizona, the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Quartzsite, Arizona?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Quartzsite, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quartzsite, Arizona?

About 20.0% of people in Quartzsite, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quartzsite, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Quartzsite, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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