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Sells

Arizona · 1,935 residents · 9.234 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 864 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,935
−31%since 2000
from 2,799 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.7
+19%since 2000
from 23.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sells
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,561
+116%since 2000
from $6,283 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+3%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$383
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(51)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(91)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(1,778)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(218)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.7%(1,619)
Diversity Score35.7%(691)
Diversity Score
36
−44%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 24.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+43.9 ptssince 2017
from 34.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 66.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sells, Arizona?

Sells, Arizona has about 1,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sells, Arizona expensive?

In Sells, Arizona, the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Sells, Arizona?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sells, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sells, Arizona?

About 49.5% of people in Sells, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sells, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Sells, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 687 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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