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Sacaton

Arizona · 3,429 residents · 9.29 sq mi
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Sacaton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,327. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,845 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,429
+116%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+30%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Sacaton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,327
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,276 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,348
+139%since 2000
from $6,425 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+3%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
60.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(112)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score42%(666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(210)
Black1.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(295)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other83.6%(2,866)
Diversity Score36.3%(1,243)
Diversity Score
36
−14%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+137%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% 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
28.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 30.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.1%
−62.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.8%
−43.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.2%
+40.5 ptssince 2017
from 23.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 79.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sacaton, Arizona?

Sacaton, Arizona has about 3,429 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sacaton, Arizona?

The typical household in Sacaton, Arizona earns about $49,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sacaton, Arizona?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sacaton, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sacaton, Arizona?

About 29.3% of people in Sacaton, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sacaton, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Sacaton, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,894 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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

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