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Three Points

Arizona · 5,254 residents · 46.615 sq mi
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Three Points has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,898. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,254
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,273 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+23%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Three Points
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,898
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,486 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,135
+84%since 2000
from $13,088 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+37%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(2,893)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(2,151)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(3,291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(2,308)
Black1.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino43.8%(2,302)
Asian2.9%(154)
Other8.2%(432)
Diversity Score75.9%(3,989)
Diversity Score
76
+22%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 33.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% 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
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 66.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 32.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Three Points, Arizona?

Three Points, Arizona has about 5,254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Three Points, Arizona?

The typical household in Three Points, Arizona earns about $56,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Three Points, Arizona expensive?

In Three Points, Arizona, the median home is worth about $187,700, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Three Points, Arizona?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Three Points, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Three Points, Arizona?

About 15.3% of people in Three Points, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Three Points, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Three Points, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,182 residents, a change of about 154 percent over that period.

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