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Tombstone

Arizona · 1,308 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 $37,031. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,300. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,308
−13%since 2000
from 1,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.3
+24%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Tombstone
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,031
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,532
+65%since 2000
from $15,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(995)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(227)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.2%(16)
Diversity Score40.5%(529)
Diversity Score
40
−15%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tombstone, Arizona?

Tombstone, Arizona has about 1,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tombstone, Arizona?

The typical household in Tombstone, Arizona earns about $37,031 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 $136,300, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Tombstone, Arizona?

About 15.2% 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 11.5% 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 88 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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