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Red Mesa

Arizona · 480 residents · 12.844 sq mi
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Red Mesa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,479. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 243 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $64,400. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
480
+103%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.7
−3%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
101733364996622000201020202024Red Mesa
2024430
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,479
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,420
+140%since 2000
from $6,836 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$583
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
1.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
85.4% rent
Vacancy rate
56.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+241%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(42)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5%(24)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other87.8%(421)
Diversity Score33.7%(162)
Diversity Score
34
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% 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
22.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
22.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
44.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Female
69.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Mesa, Arizona?

Red Mesa, Arizona has about 480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Mesa, Arizona earns about $19,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Mesa, Arizona expensive?

In Red Mesa, Arizona, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Red Mesa, Arizona?

About 22.2% 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 26.8% of people in Red Mesa, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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