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Sacaton

Arizona · 3,254 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 $25,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,670 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,700. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,254
+105%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
350 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.8
+11%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Sacaton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,428
+125%since 2000
from $6,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(26)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(275)
Asian0%(1)
Other87.5%(2,848)
Diversity Score22.2%(722)
Diversity Score
22
−47%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.6%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 30.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 35.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
42.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sacaton, Arizona?

Sacaton, Arizona has about 3,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sacaton, Arizona?

The typical household in Sacaton, Arizona earns about $25,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sacaton, Arizona expensive?

In Sacaton, Arizona, the median home is worth about $87,700.

How educated are people in Sacaton, Arizona?

About 2.4% 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 23.2% 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 1,719 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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