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Arizona · 684 residents · 2.588 sq mi
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Sanders has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,576. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 46.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
684
−7%since 2023
from 738 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 285 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
+25%since 2023
from 27.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
237379521663805201020202024Sanders
2024684
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,576
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $31,838 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,156
−7%since 2023
from $16,248 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
+1%since 2023
from 0.332 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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

Median gross rent
$618
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $608 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
66.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.8%(707)
Diversity Score10.1%(75)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other94%(643)
Diversity Score14.2%(97)
Diversity Score
14
+40%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+13%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
48.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
53.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanders, Arizona?

Sanders, Arizona has about 684 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanders, Arizona?

The typical household in Sanders, Arizona earns about $31,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanders, Arizona expensive?

In Sanders, Arizona, the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Sanders, Arizona?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sanders, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanders, Arizona?

About 46.1% of people in Sanders, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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