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La Paz County

Arizona · 16,557 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 $34,956. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 3,158 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,600. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
16,557
−16%since 2000
from 19,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
54.6
+17%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024La Paz County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(772)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(801)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(937)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(823)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(652)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.3%(1,370)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.4%(1,398)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.7%(1,601)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(2,618)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7419.1%(3,162)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8412.4%(2,045)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(378)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,956
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,039
+61%since 2000
from $14,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−22%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(9,061)
Black0.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(4,197)
Asian0.7%(111)
Other13.4%(2,223)
Segregation Score
59
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
Mexican25.2%(5,301)
Cuban0.6%(118)
Spaniard0.5%(107)
Guatemalan0.2%(52)
Puerto Rican0.1%(25)
Chilean0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(109)
Chinese0.3%(62)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German15.9%(3,348)
English14.3%(3,012)
Irish11.4%(2,394)
American3%(633)
French2.4%(506)
Dutch2.3%(489)
Italian2.3%(478)
Scottish2%(421)
Danish2%(420)
Swedish1.8%(370)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(349)
Czech0.8%(158)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.7%(154)
Polish0.6%(130)
Canadian0.5%(98)
Hungarian0.3%(66)
Greek0.3%(64)
Welsh0.3%(60)
Ukrainian0.3%(55)
Romanian0.1%(25)
Russian0.1%(25)
British0.1%(14)
Finnish0%(10)
Swiss0%(10)
Belgian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 16,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Paz County, Arizona earns about $34,956 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 $84,600, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in La Paz County, Arizona?

About 11.8% 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 22.9% 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 2,713 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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