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Red Mesa

Arizona · 430 residents · 12.844 sq mi
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Red Mesa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
+81%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+51%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
101733364996622000201020202024Red Mesa
2024430
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,000
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,159 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,585
+274%since 2000
from $6,836 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−12%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$934
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
80.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(22)
Black2.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian6.3%(27)
Other85.6%(368)
Diversity Score32.5%(140)
Diversity Score
33
−4%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 26.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
+39.5 ptssince 2017
from 38.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2016
from 36.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Mesa, Arizona?

Red Mesa, Arizona has about 430 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Mesa, Arizona?

The typical household in Red Mesa, Arizona earns about $70,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Mesa, Arizona expensive?

In Red Mesa, Arizona, the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Red Mesa, Arizona?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Red Mesa, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Mesa, Arizona?

About 26.7% of people in Red Mesa, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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