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Santa Rosa

Arizona · 474 residents · 6.511 sq mi
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Santa Rosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $84,600. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 463%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
474
+8%since 2000
from 438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+30%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3114315506697891990201020202024Santa Rosa
2024615
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,833
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,391
+71%since 2000
from $6,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$84,600
+463%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+184%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(243)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other90.7%(430)
Diversity Score9.2%(43)
Diversity Score
9
−84%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Rosa, Arizona?

Santa Rosa, Arizona has about 474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Rosa, Arizona?

The typical household in Santa Rosa, Arizona earns about $28,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Rosa, Arizona expensive?

In Santa Rosa, Arizona, the median home is worth about $84,600.

How educated are people in Santa Rosa, Arizona?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Rosa, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Rosa, Arizona?

About 35.8% of people in Santa Rosa, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Rosa, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Rosa, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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