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Arizona · 52 residents · 8.956 sq mi
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Population has fallen 40% since 2023, a loss of 35 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 88.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−40%since 2023
from 87 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
−40%since 2023
from 10 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
−2%since 2023
from 60.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
3488143198252201120202024Why
202452
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,462
−41%since 2023
from $19,517 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
88.5%
+41.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
−6%since 2023
from 0.255 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.7%
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

Owner-occupied
79.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
64.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(11)
Diversity Score27.6%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.2%(10)
Diversity Score38.8%(20)
Diversity Score
39
+41%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.9%
+35.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Female
46.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
44.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Why, Arizona?

Why, Arizona has about 52 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Why, Arizona?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Why, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Why, Arizona?

About 88.5% of people in Why, 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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