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Young

Arizona · 236 residents · 47.788 sq mi
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Young has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,766. Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 325 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,300. With a median age of 64.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
−58%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5 / sq mi
−42%since 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
64.5
+33%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1933224515807092000201020202024Young
2024236
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 341.3%(3)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.1%(5)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(24)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6439.8%(94)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7435.2%(83)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.8%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,766
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,578 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,033
+114%since 2000
from $12,177 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+17%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
54.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
+14%since 2009
from 8.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(19)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(2)
Ancestry
German36.9%(87)
English29.2%(69)
Italian9.3%(22)
Scottish8.1%(19)
Danish6.8%(16)
Irish6.4%(15)
Norwegian6.4%(15)
Russian6.4%(15)
French4.2%(10)
Czech2.5%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Danish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 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
50.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% 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
9.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.4%
+26.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married56.8%(63)
Widowed13.5%(15)
Divorced29.7%(33)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married70.4%(88)
Widowed25.6%(32)
Divorced4%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Young, Arizona?

Young, Arizona has about 236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Young, Arizona?

The typical household in Young, Arizona earns about $24,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Young, Arizona expensive?

In Young, Arizona, the median home is worth about $228,300.

How educated are people in Young, Arizona?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Young, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Young, Arizona?

About 27.5% of people in Young, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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