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Top-of-the-World

Arizona · 142 residents · 6.062 sq mi
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Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 188 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 71.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 46.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 71.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
−57%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.0
+83%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
561312052803552000201020202024Top-of-the-World
2024142
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,101
+34%since 2000
from $21,039 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.5%
+41.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+194%since 2010
from 0.186 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(246)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(88)
Diversity Score
62
+44%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
12.4%
−59.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−70.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
84.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
Female
15.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
51.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2012
from 29.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
20.4%
−53.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 81.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2016
from 18.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Top-of-the-World, Arizona?

Top-of-the-World, Arizona has about 142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Top-of-the-World, Arizona expensive?

In Top-of-the-World, Arizona, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Top-of-the-World, Arizona?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Top-of-the-World, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Top-of-the-World, Arizona?

About 46.5% of people in Top-of-the-World, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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