Bitter Springs is a CDP located in Coconino County Arizona. Bitter Springs has a 2024 population of 361. Bitter Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.9% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 364 in 2020.
The average household income in Bitter Springs is $51,368 with a poverty rate of 11.76%. The median age in Bitter Springs is 37.1 years: 24.3 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bitter Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 365 | 97.59% |
| Other race | 9 | 2.41% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Other race
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 128 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 47 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 46 | 4.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 35 | 3.94 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.94
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 28.51% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 2.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 2.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 92 | 40.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 11.84% |
| Some College | 29 | 12.72% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 228 | 136 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 59.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 4.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,708 | $55,313 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,839 | $47,500 | $26,528 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $0 | $26,806 |
$28,839
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$26,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.57% of Bitter Springs residents speak only English, while 63.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 62.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 365 | 44 | 12.05% |
11.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.2%
Male Poverty Rate
11.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bitter Springs is Native, with 12.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bitter Springs is Native, with 12.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 5.43% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.94% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,750 | $62,836 |
| Households | $34,848 | $51,368 |
| Married Families | $73,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,350 | $27,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7 | 2.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
27.4%
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
88.24%
Born in Bitter Springs
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bitter Springs residents were born in the United States, with 88.24% having been born in Arizona. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 361 | -7 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 368 | -6 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 374 | 6 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 368 | 4 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 364 | -74 | -16.89% |
| 2019 | 438 | 12 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 426 | 9 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 417 | -43 | -9.35% |
| 2016 | 460 | 17 | 3.84% |
| 2015 | 443 | 81 | 22.38% |
| 2014 | 362 | -16 | -4.23% |
| 2013 | 378 | 20 | 5.59% |
| 2012 | 358 | -9 | -2.45% |
| 2011 | 367 | -85 | -18.81% |
| 2010 | 452 | 0 | 0% |