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Top-of-the-World

Arizona · 189 residents · 6.062 sq mi
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Top-of-the-World is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,333. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 141 residents. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−43%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.4
+61%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
561312052803552000201020202024Top-of-the-World
2024142
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,333
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$33,789
+61%since 2000
from $21,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(141)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(29)
Diversity Score57.1%(108)
Diversity Score
57
+32%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
44.6%
−55.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
39.9%
+39.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Top-of-the-World, Arizona has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Top-of-the-World, Arizona?

The typical household in Top-of-the-World, Arizona earns about $73,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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

About 30.3% 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 7.7% of people in Top-of-the-World, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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