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Scenic

Arizona · 1,379 residents · 16.36 sq mi
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Scenic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,063. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 552 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 64% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,379
−29%since 2023
from 1,931 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 118 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9011K1K2K2K201020202024Scenic
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,063
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $32,629 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,507
+33%since 2023
from $25,201 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.614
+4%since 2023
from 0.588 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing31.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(381)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.6%(765)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.4%(212)
Diversity Score
15
−61%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
59.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.7%
+29.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
Female
44.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scenic, Arizona?

Scenic, Arizona has about 1,379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scenic, Arizona?

The typical household in Scenic, Arizona earns about $29,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Scenic, Arizona?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Scenic, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scenic, Arizona?

About 12.5% of people in Scenic, 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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