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Young

Arizona · 588 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 $38,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $193,400. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
+5%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.7
+30%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1933224515807092000201020202024Young
2024236
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,819
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,191
+107%since 2000
from $12,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+4%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(19)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(542)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.8%(10)
Diversity Score15.7%(92)
Diversity Score
16
+71%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+113%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Young, Arizona?

Young, Arizona has about 588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Young, Arizona?

The typical household in Young, Arizona earns about $38,819 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 $193,400, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Young, Arizona?

About 27.7% 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 11.1% of people in Young, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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