Quartzsite is a town located in La Paz County Arizona. Quartzsite has a 2024 population of 2,381. Quartzsite is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,412 in 2020.
The average household income in Quartzsite is $40,374 with a poverty rate of 26.54%. The median age in Quartzsite is 71.2 years: 71.5 years for males, and 69.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Quartzsite was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,332 | 73.8% |
| Two or more races | 320 | 17.73% |
| Other race | 105 | 5.82% |
| Native American | 44 | 2.44% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,263 | 1.41 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 592 | 1.05 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 561 | 1.83 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 64 | 1.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 46 | 1.37 | 100 | 0 |
1.73
Average Family Size
1.41
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 335 | 18.61% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 8.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 304 | 16.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 144 | 8% |
| High School Graduate | 410 | 22.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 255 | 14.17% |
| Some College | 207 | 11.5% |
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 | 1,262 | 1,042 | 400 |
| Hispanic | 445 | 168 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 320 | 63 | 0 |
| Other Race | 105 | 105 | 48 |
| Native American | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 45.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,500 | $13,364 | $0 |
| Overall | $12,979 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $26,902 | $26,739 | $0 |
$12,979
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.47% of Quartzsite residents speak only English, while 28.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 445 | 274 | 61.57% |
| Multiple | 320 | 208 | 65% |
| White | 1,267 | 205 | 16.18% |
| Other | 105 | 1 | 0.95% |
26.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.96%
Male Poverty Rate
29.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quartzsite is Multiple, with 65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quartzsite is Other, with 0.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 23.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 69.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.05% |
| High School | 24.63% |
| Some College | 0.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.44% |
| Male Employed | 17.06% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $53,915 |
| Households | $24,359 | $40,374 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,375 | $25,025 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.4%
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
430
Number of Veterans
370
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 317 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 300 |
| 65 to 74 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 32.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.8%
Labor Force Participation
12%
Employment Rate
55.1%
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
10.25%
Born in Quartzsite
88.31%
Native Born
11.69%
Foreign Born
11.47%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
88.31% of Quartzsite residents were born in the United States, with 10.25% having been born in Arizona. 11.47% 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 | 2,343 | -7 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 2,350 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 2,358 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 2,366 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 2,373 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 2,381 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 2,389 | 20 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 2,369 | 16 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 2,353 | -59 | -2.45% |
| 2020 | 2,412 | -1,376 | -36.33% |
| 2019 | 3,788 | 34 | 0.91% |
| 2018 | 3,754 | 37 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3,717 | 12 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 3,705 | 44 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 3,661 | -11 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 3,672 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 3,676 | -23 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 3,699 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3,699 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 3,686 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,354 | 1,011 | 43.15% |