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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tombstone

Arizona · 1,504 residents · 9.252 sq mi
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Tombstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,571. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,100. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,504
+23%since 1990
from 1,220 in 1990
1990 – 2025
163 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 132 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.7
−2%since 1990
from 49.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Tombstone
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,571
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,447
+66%since 1990
from $9,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
32.1% rent
2.8
−16%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28%(341)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55%(671)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,091)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(363)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score47.9%(720)
48
−13%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−4%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tombstone, Arizona?

Tombstone, Arizona has about 1,504 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tombstone, Arizona?

The typical household in Tombstone, Arizona earns about $26,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tombstone, Arizona expensive?

In Tombstone, Arizona, the median home is worth about $75,100, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Tombstone, Arizona?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tombstone, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tombstone, Arizona?

About 17.4% of people in Tombstone, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tombstone, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Tombstone, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 284 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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