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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Mohave County

Arizona · 213,267 residents · 13,332.117 sq mi
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Mohave County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,686. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,100. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213,267
+38%since 2000
from 155,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+25%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K119K157K195K233K1990201020202024Mohave County
2024221K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,686
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,968
+67%since 2000
from $16,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+43%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(130,283)
Black0.5%(787)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(17,182)
Asian0.7%(1,118)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(43,782)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(160,165)
Black1%(2,063)
Hispanic / Latino16%(34,126)
Asian1.2%(2,600)
Other4.5%(9,621)
Diversity Score47.6%(101,616)
Segregation Score26.6%(56,814)
Diversity Score
48
+69%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mohave County, Arizona?

Mohave County, Arizona has about 213,267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mohave County, Arizona?

The typical household in Mohave County, Arizona earns about $47,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mohave County, Arizona expensive?

In Mohave County, Arizona, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Mohave County, Arizona?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mohave County, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mohave County, Arizona?

About 16.2% of people in Mohave County, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mohave County, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Mohave County, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119,770 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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