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Tombstone

Arizona · 1,380 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 $24,239. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,200. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,380
−8%since 2000
from 1,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
149 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.4
+12%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Tombstone
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,239
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,489
+46%since 2000
from $15,447 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+97%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,091)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(363)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.9%(720)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(1,050)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(288)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other2.8%(38)
Diversity Score48.1%(664)
Diversity Score
48
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tombstone, Arizona?

Tombstone, Arizona has about 1,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tombstone, Arizona?

The typical household in Tombstone, Arizona earns about $24,239 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 $135,200, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Tombstone, Arizona?

About 12.6% 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 22.7% 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 160 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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