COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

La Paz County

Arizona · 13,844 residents · 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 $16,555. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 5,871 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,800. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

9% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 39%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

13,844

−30%vs 2000

vs 19,715 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3 / sq mi

−30%vs 2000

vs 4 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.2

−23%vs 2000

vs 46.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202417K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$16,555

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $25,839 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,240

−38%vs 2000

vs $14,916 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

28.2%

+8.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,800

+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $54,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$337

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $442 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

73.8%

−4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.0% in 2000

26.2% rent

Afford Score

3.4

+64%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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%

Diversity Score50.1%(9,880)

1990

White, non-Hispanic74.7%(10,339)

Black0.3%(38)

Hispanic / Latino24.7%(3,416)

Asian0.6%(77)

Other24.5%(3,390)

Diversity Score70.4%(9,750)

Diversity Score

+41%vs 2000

vs 50 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

8.5%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

63.0%

−6.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.2%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 3.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.6 min

+74%vs 2000

vs 12.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Paz County, Arizona?

La Paz County, Arizona has about 13,844 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in La Paz County, Arizona earns about $16,555 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 $56,800, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in La Paz County, Arizona?

About 8.5% 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 28.2% of people in La Paz County, 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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