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Quartzsite

Arizona · 2,413 residents · 36.297 sq mi
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Quartzsite has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,083. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 941 residents. Median home value is $42,700. With a median age of 67.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,413
−28%since 2000
from 3,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.4
+1%since 2000
from 66.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Quartzsite
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,083
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,053 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,828
+44%since 2000
from $15,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information47.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance19.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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 home value
$42,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$699
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+50%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(2,030)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(228)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.9%(578)
Diversity Score
24
+78%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
18.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quartzsite, Arizona?

Quartzsite, Arizona has about 2,413 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quartzsite, Arizona?

The typical household in Quartzsite, Arizona earns about $17,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quartzsite, Arizona expensive?

In Quartzsite, Arizona, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Quartzsite, Arizona?

About 22.6% 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 27.0% 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 580 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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