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Tonopah

Arizona · 60 residents · 1.366 sq mi
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Tonopah has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2011, a loss of 21 residents. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 71.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−26%vs 2011
vs 81 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−26%vs 2011
vs 59 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+54%vs 2011
vs 33.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $137,917 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2011
Per capita income
$14,543
−44%vs 2011
vs $26,048 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
71.4%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+18%vs 2011
vs 0.370 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.4%
Information50%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
31.0%
−29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(14)
Asian3.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.8%(31)
Diversity Score
51
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+25.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
+11.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
Female
71.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.0%
+25.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonopah, Arizona?

Tonopah, Arizona has about 60 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tonopah, Arizona?

The typical household in Tonopah, Arizona earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Tonopah, Arizona?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tonopah, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonopah, Arizona?

About 71.4% of people in Tonopah, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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