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San Manuel

Arizona · 3,491 residents · 20.735 sq mi
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San Manuel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,314. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 884 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,800. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,491
−20%since 2000
from 4,375 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+63%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024San Manuel
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,314
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,019 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,959
+57%since 2000
from $16,534 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+13%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+60%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(2,231)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(2,022)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(2,757)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(1,923)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(1,376)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(191)
Diversity Score67.3%(2,349)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
−5%since 2000
from 40.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+25.6 ptssince 2017
from 50.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2016
from 21.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Manuel, Arizona?

San Manuel, Arizona has about 3,491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Manuel, Arizona earns about $48,314 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Manuel, Arizona expensive?

In San Manuel, Arizona, the median home is worth about $119,800, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in San Manuel, Arizona?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in San Manuel, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Manuel, Arizona?

About 22.0% of people in San Manuel, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Manuel, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, San Manuel, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 518 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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