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San Carlos

Arizona · 3,987 residents · 8.577 sq mi
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San Carlos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,300. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,987
+7%since 2000
from 3,716 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
465 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.9
+12%since 2000
from 24.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024San Carlos
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,661
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,412 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,429
+126%since 2000
from $4,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$320
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(164)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(97)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(2,497)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.9%(3,705)
Diversity Score7%(278)
Diversity Score
7
−90%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 35.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−47.3 ptssince 2013
from 54.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Carlos, Arizona?

San Carlos, Arizona has about 3,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Carlos, Arizona?

The typical household in San Carlos, Arizona earns about $33,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Carlos, Arizona expensive?

In San Carlos, Arizona, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in San Carlos, Arizona?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in San Carlos, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Carlos, Arizona?

About 54.0% of people in San Carlos, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Carlos, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, San Carlos, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,033 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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