Mescal is a CDP located in Cochise County Arizona. Mescal has a 2024 population of 1,411. Mescal is currently declining at a rate of -1.95% annually but its population has increased by 0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,403 in 2020.
The average household income in Mescal is $61,697 with a poverty rate of 15.94%. The median age in Mescal is 59 years: 66.1 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mescal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,296 | 88.28% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 10.22% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 611 | 2.4 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 349 | 3.01 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 223 | 1.25 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 28 | 3.29 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 11 | 4.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 0.7% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 11.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 10.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 9.7% |
| High School Graduate | 400 | 34.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 354 | 30.94% |
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 | 971 | 943 | 197 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 114 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 82 | 7 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 23.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $175,556 | $8,450 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,885 | $0 | $54,327 |
| High School Graduate | $24,091 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $47,386 | $16,793 |
| Some College | $38,393 | $0 | $0 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$47,386
Average Male
$16,793
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.9% of Mescal residents speak only English, while 3.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,198 | 182 | 15.19% |
| Multiple | 150 | 52 | 34.67% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 11 | 6.01% |
15.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.77%
Male Poverty Rate
17.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mescal is Multiple, with 34.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mescal is Hispanic, with 6.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.29% |
| Some College | 16.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.82% |
| High School | 4.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,727 | $63,673 |
| Households | $52,969 | $61,697 |
| Married Families | $42,448 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,487 | $55,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
237
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| Korea | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 17.7% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 60.53% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 54.88% |
| Native American | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.6%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
0%
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
26.84%
Born in Mescal
98.23%
Native Born
1.77%
Foreign Born
1.36%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
98.23% of Mescal residents were born in the United States, with 26.84% having been born in Arizona. 1.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,411 | -28 | -1.95% |
| 2023 | 1,439 | -29 | -1.98% |
| 2022 | 1,468 | 243 | 19.84% |
| 2021 | 1,225 | -178 | -12.69% |
| 2020 | 1,403 | -124 | -8.12% |
| 2019 | 1,527 | -233 | -13.24% |
| 2018 | 1,760 | 251 | 16.63% |
| 2017 | 1,509 | -16 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 1,525 | -127 | -7.69% |
| 2015 | 1,652 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 1,644 | 197 | 13.61% |
| 2013 | 1,447 | -102 | -6.58% |
| 2012 | 1,549 | -83 | -5.09% |
| 2011 | 1,632 | -180 | -9.93% |
| 2010 | 1,812 | 0 | 0% |