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La Paz County

Arizona · 20,489 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 $32,147. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,000. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,489
+4%since 2000
from 19,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.9
+15%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024La Paz County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,147
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,839 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,165
+42%since 2000
from $14,916 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−53.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
36.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+49%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(12,854)
Black0.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(4,806)
Asian0.4%(90)
Other12.7%(2,598)
Diversity Score66.8%(13,679)
Diversity Score
67
+33%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Paz County, Arizona?

La Paz County, Arizona has about 20,489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Paz County, Arizona earns about $32,147 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in La Paz County, Arizona?

About 9.0% 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 20.3% 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 6,645 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9402Census Tract 9403Census Tract 202.01Census Tract 205.01Census Tract 201.01Census Tract 205.03Census Tract 206.02Census Tract 202.02Census Tract 205.05Census Tract 205.04Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 9800
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 85344ZIP 85346ZIP 85348ZIP 85325ZIP 85334ZIP 85357ZIP 85328ZIP 85371
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