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Scenic

Arizona · 1,321 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 $44,510. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 380 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $194,400. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,321
−22%since 2019
from 1,701 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 104 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.1
−1%since 2019
from 56.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9011K1K2K2K201020202024Scenic
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,510
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,902 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,823
−12%since 2019
from $18,013 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $207,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$831
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+26.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
15.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−5%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(1,198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(503)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.1%(886)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(846)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(431)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57%(753)
Diversity Score
57
+9%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+24%since 2019
from 19.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
Female
57.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
Foreign born
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scenic, Arizona?

Scenic, Arizona has about 1,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scenic, Arizona?

The typical household in Scenic, Arizona earns about $44,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scenic, Arizona expensive?

In Scenic, Arizona, the median home is worth about $194,400, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Scenic, Arizona?

About 5.7% 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 27.8% 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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