Lake Havasu City is a city located in Mohave County Arizona. Lake Havasu City has a 2024 population of 59,884. Lake Havasu City is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 4.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 57,376 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Havasu City is $85,514 with a poverty rate of 12.26%. The median age in Lake Havasu City is 54.3 years: 54.2 years for males, and 54.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Havasu City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,356 | 86.15% |
| Two or more races | 4,781 | 8.34% |
| Other race | 2,016 | 3.52% |
| Asian | 448 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 382 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,711 | 2.13 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 12,834 | 2.64 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 10,383 | 1.18 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 2,112 | 3.23 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 1,382 | 2.88 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,879 | 6.4% |
| Associates Degree | 5,071 | 11.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,970 | 11.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,389 | 7.54% |
| High School Graduate | 13,864 | 30.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 970 | 2.16% |
| Some College | 13,821 | 30.74% |
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 | 37,743 | 35,178 | 7,242 |
| Hispanic | 5,240 | 4,111 | 572 |
| 2+ Races | 2,797 | 2,591 | 336 |
| Other Race | 1,247 | 811 | 115 |
| Asian | 401 | 348 | 272 |
| Native American | 303 | 252 | 31 |
| Black | 239 | 206 | 61 |
| Islander | 71 | 71 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,077 | $58,516 | $46,935 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,648 | $0 | $70,714 |
| High School Graduate | $38,252 | $43,664 | $32,262 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,740 | $33,268 | $22,551 |
| Overall | $42,562 | $46,217 | $36,398 |
| Some College | $44,104 | $55,588 | $36,943 |
$42,562
Average Earnings
$46,217
Average Male
$36,398
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.54% of Lake Havasu City residents speak only English, while 9.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45,413 | 4,762 | 10.49% |
| Hispanic | 8,915 | 1,874 | 21.02% |
| Multiple | 4,765 | 1,242 | 26.07% |
| Other | 2,016 | 482 | 23.91% |
| Asian | 432 | 85 | 19.68% |
| Native | 372 | 69 | 18.55% |
| Black | 240 | 20 | 8.33% |
12.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.31%
Male Poverty Rate
13.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Havasu City is Multiple, with 26.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Havasu City is Black, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.44% |
| Some College | 9.71% |
| High School | 9.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.84% |
| Female Employed | 6.72% |
| Male Employed | 4.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,862 | $99,530 |
| Households | $64,027 | $85,514 |
| Married Families | $84,849 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,876 | $59,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
6,784
Number of Veterans
6,257
Male Veterans
527
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,077 |
| First Gulf War | 918 |
| Second Gulf War | 863 |
| Korea | 687 |
| World War II | 174 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,526 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,329 |
| 55 to 64 | 980 |
| 35 to 54 | 624 |
| 18 to 34 | 325 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,212 | 14.54% |
| Hispanic | 498 | 8.03% |
| 2+ Races | 459 | 15.48% |
| Other Race | 45 | 2.94% |
| Black | 40 | 16.67% |
| Native American | 23 | 6.74% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
16.89%
Born in Lake Havasu City
93.15%
Native Born
6.85%
Foreign Born
2.94%
Non Citizen
3.91%
Naturalized
93.15% of Lake Havasu City residents were born in the United States, with 16.89% having been born in Arizona. 2.94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 63,019 | 627 | 1% |
| 2028 | 62,392 | 627 | 1.02% |
| 2027 | 61,765 | 627 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 61,138 | 627 | 1.04% |
| 2025 | 60,511 | 627 | 1.05% |
| 2024 | 59,884 | 627 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 59,257 | 350 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 58,907 | 668 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 58,239 | 863 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 57,376 | 1,064 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 56,312 | 1,002 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 55,310 | 754 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 54,556 | 627 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 53,929 | 443 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 53,486 | 389 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 53,097 | 258 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 52,839 | 7 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 52,832 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 52,813 | 227 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 52,586 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 41,938 | 17,575 | 72.14% |
| 1990 | 24,363 | 8,454 | 53.14% |
| 1980 | 15,909 | 13,409 | 536.36% |
| 1970 | 2,500 | -60,519 | -96.03% |