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Sells

Arizona · 2,121 residents · 9.234 sq mi
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Sells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,483. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 678 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,500. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,121
−24%since 2000
from 2,799 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
230 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
+30%since 2000
from 23.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sells
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,483
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,610 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,594
+100%since 2000
from $6,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,500
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$427
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−57%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(28)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.5%(2,003)
Diversity Score15.6%(332)
Diversity Score
16
−75%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 24.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 38.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sells, Arizona?

Sells, Arizona has about 2,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sells, Arizona?

The typical household in Sells, Arizona earns about $41,483 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sells, Arizona expensive?

In Sells, Arizona, the median home is worth about $44,500, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Sells, Arizona?

About 3.5% 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 40.8% 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 501 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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