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Second Mesa

Arizona · 843 residents · 40.124 sq mi
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Second Mesa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,226. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $102,300. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
+4%since 2000
from 814 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
+26%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7131K1K2K2K1990201020202024Second Mesa
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,226
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,480
+89%since 2000
from $6,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$102,300
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$346
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+55%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(446)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(6)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other100%(843)
Diversity Score3.2%(27)
Diversity Score
3
−94%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−9%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 23.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Second Mesa, Arizona?

Second Mesa, Arizona has about 843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Second Mesa, Arizona?

The typical household in Second Mesa, Arizona earns about $44,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Second Mesa, Arizona expensive?

In Second Mesa, Arizona, the median home is worth about $102,300, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Second Mesa, Arizona?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Second Mesa, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Second Mesa, Arizona?

About 43.6% of people in Second Mesa, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Second Mesa, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Second Mesa, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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