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Arizona · 122 residents · 8.956 sq mi
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Why has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 26 residents. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 52.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−18%since 2019
from 148 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
14 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 17 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
63.3
+63%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
3488143198252201120202024Why
202452
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,426
+7%since 2019
from $12,582 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.3%
+39.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
8.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic48%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.1%(52)
Diversity Score77.2%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(82)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(25)
Asian1.6%(2)
Other9.2%(11)
Diversity Score61.4%(75)
Diversity Score
61
−20%since 2019
from 77 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
Female
56.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Why, Arizona?

Why, Arizona has about 122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Why, Arizona?

The typical household in Why, Arizona earns about $25,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Why, Arizona?

About 38.9% 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 52.3% 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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