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San Manuel

Arizona · 3,114 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 $40,769. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 1,261 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,114
−29%since 2000
from 4,375 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+46%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024San Manuel
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,769
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,045
+33%since 2000
from $16,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(1,442)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino48.5%(1,510)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other6.1%(191)
Diversity Score70.1%(2,184)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Manuel, Arizona?

San Manuel, Arizona has about 3,114 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Manuel, Arizona earns about $40,769 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 $81,000, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in San Manuel, Arizona?

About 13.6% 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 18.6% 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 895 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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