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La Paz County

Arizona · 16,711 residents (2025 est.) · 4,496.579 sq mi
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La Paz County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,478. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 3,051 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,800. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,664
−15%since 2000
from 19,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−17%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
60.2
+29%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,711 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024La Paz County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(620)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(686)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(722)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.5%(583)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(619)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(1,380)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.7%(1,447)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.6%(1,438)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(1,980)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.3%(3,048)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8419.3%(3,217)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.5%(924)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,478
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,839 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,376
+130%since 2000
from $14,916 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+6%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−11%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
32
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-Hispanic63.8%(12,573)
Black0.8%(149)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(4,420)
Asian0.4%(78)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(9,541)
Black1.4%(232)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(4,263)
Asian1.4%(238)
Other14.3%(2,390)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 2009
from 68 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
54
−9%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23.9%(3,979)
Salvadoran0.2%(39)
Puerto Rican0.2%(29)
Cuban0.1%(17)
Argentine0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(132)
Asian Indian0.6%(93)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(8)
Ancestry
German12.3%(2,044)
English10.2%(1,692)
American8.6%(1,425)
Irish7.5%(1,243)
Italian3.1%(519)
Scottish2.5%(412)
Danish2%(337)
Swedish1.8%(296)
Dutch1.4%(229)
Polish1.3%(215)
French0.9%(151)
Norwegian0.7%(114)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.6%(106)
Welsh0.5%(91)
Hungarian0.5%(75)
Swiss0.3%(54)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(47)
Russian0.3%(42)
Austrian0.2%(25)
British0.1%(18)
Portuguese0.1%(15)
Belgian0.1%(14)
Czech0.1%(14)
Australian0.1%(10)
Arab0%(5)
Syrian0%(5)
Finnish0%(5)
Haitian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 80.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 18.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.6%(1,770)
Married52.5%(3,940)
Widowed6.5%(490)
Divorced17.4%(1,306)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(1,162)
Married52.8%(3,764)
Widowed16.5%(1,177)
Divorced14.4%(1,027)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Paz County, Arizona?

La Paz County, Arizona has about 16,664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Paz County, Arizona?

The typical household in La Paz County, Arizona earns about $49,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Paz County, Arizona expensive?

In La Paz County, Arizona, the median home is worth about $135,800, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in La Paz County, Arizona?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Paz County, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Paz County, Arizona?

About 17.5% of people in La Paz County, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Paz County, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, La Paz County, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,820 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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