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Sanders

Arizona · 575 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 $26,521. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,700. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−5%since 2019
from 608 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
222 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 235 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
+51%since 2019
from 20.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
237379521663805201020202024Sanders
2024684
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,521
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,311
+18%since 2019
from $11,291 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $122,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Median gross rent
$517
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $248 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
50.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+15%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other82.2%(500)
Diversity Score38.4%(233)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(65)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(21)
Asian1.7%(10)
Other89.3%(513)
Diversity Score36.7%(211)
Diversity Score
37
−4%since 2019
from 38 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−48%since 2019
from 37.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.7%
+26.1 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Female
54.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanders, Arizona?

Sanders, Arizona has about 575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanders, Arizona?

The typical household in Sanders, Arizona earns about $26,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanders, Arizona expensive?

In Sanders, Arizona, the median home is worth about $105,700, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Sanders, Arizona?

About 5.8% 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 34.4% 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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