La Paz County, Arizona
AZ · FIPS 04012 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,664 | — | #2,060 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,478 | -34.2% | #2,798 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 60.2 years | +54.8% | #4 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $135,800 | -51.8% | #2,444 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $802 | -31.0% | #2,078 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +38.5% | #2,374 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
La Paz County has a population of 16,664, making it the #2,060 most populous county in the US. The median age is 60.2 years, which is 54.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in La Paz County is $49,478, ranking #2,798 out of 3,222 counties — 34.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 10.0%.
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The median home value in La Paz County is $135,800 (-51.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $802/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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89.3% of residents in La Paz County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
About La Paz County, Arizona
La Paz County, Arizona has a total population of 16,664, making it the 2,060th most populous county in the United States. The median age in La Paz County is 60.2 years, which is 54.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in La Paz County is $49,478, which ranks #2,798 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0%.
The median home value in La Paz County is $135,800, 51.8% below the national median. Renters in La Paz County pay a median gross rent of $802 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In La Paz County, 13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.1 min.
La Paz County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.6%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (10.9%).
All data for La Paz County, Arizona comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.