Ajo is a CDP located in Pima County Arizona. Ajo has a 2024 population of 2,858. Ajo is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually but its population has increased by 6.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,691 in 2020.
The average household income in Ajo is $69,060 with a poverty rate of 10.89%. The median age in Ajo is 47.4 years: 47.1 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ajo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,624 | 69.36% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 21.49% |
| Native American | 222 | 5.87% |
| Other race | 68 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,646 | 2.29 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 825 | 1.18 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 692 | 3.6 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 117 | 2.33 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 12 | 3.08 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 9.19% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 565 | 20.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 245 | 8.83% |
| High School Graduate | 663 | 23.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 800 | 28.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,720 | 1,538 | 455 |
| Hispanic | 753 | 588 | 193 |
| 2+ Races | 554 | 425 | 145 |
| Native American | 143 | 142 | 94 |
| Other Race | 68 | 68 | 23 |
| Asian | 54 | 42 | 30 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 65.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,083 | $47,813 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,083 | $0 | $49,333 |
| High School Graduate | $34,679 | $41,875 | $34,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $101,484 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,071 | $45,268 | $29,841 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $0 | $25,793 |
$34,071
Average Earnings
$45,268
Average Male
$29,841
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.59% of Ajo residents speak only English, while 20.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,293 | 256 | 11.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,067 | 154 | 14.43% |
| Multiple | 813 | 96 | 11.81% |
| Other | 68 | 22 | 32.35% |
10.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.39%
Male Poverty Rate
8.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ajo is Other, with 32.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ajo is White, with 11.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.64% |
| Some College | 7.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.99% |
| Female Employed | 2.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,740 | $81,374 |
| Households | $56,364 | $69,060 |
| Married Families | $71,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,954 | $53,972 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
540
Number of Veterans
492
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 161 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 171 |
| 75+ | 146 |
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 17.37% |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 23.33% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 16.69% |
| Other Race | 11 | 16.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.12%
Born in Ajo
95.59%
Native Born
4.41%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
2.75%
Naturalized
95.59% of Ajo residents were born in the United States, with 32.12% having been born in Arizona. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,858 | -32 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 2,890 | -32 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 2,922 | -22 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 2,944 | 253 | 9.4% |
| 2020 | 2,691 | -150 | -5.28% |
| 2019 | 2,841 | -438 | -13.36% |
| 2018 | 3,279 | -246 | -6.98% |
| 2017 | 3,525 | -171 | -4.63% |
| 2016 | 3,696 | -190 | -4.89% |
| 2015 | 3,886 | 99 | 2.61% |
| 2014 | 3,787 | 330 | 9.55% |
| 2013 | 3,457 | 41 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 3,416 | 331 | 10.73% |
| 2011 | 3,085 | -219 | -6.63% |
| 2010 | 3,304 | 0 | 0% |