La Paz County, Arizona's estimated 2024 population is 16,885 with a growth rate of 1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. La Paz County, Arizona is the 14th largest county in Arizona. The 2010 population was 20,499 and has seen a growth of -17.63% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,760 | 175 | 1% |
| 2028 | 17,585 | 175 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 17,410 | 175 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 17,235 | 175 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 17,060 | 175 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 16,885 | 175 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 16,710 | 175 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 16,535 | 150 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 16,385 | -184 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 16,569 | -4,688 | -22.05% |
| 2019 | 21,257 | 227 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 21,030 | 293 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 20,737 | 67 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 20,670 | 194 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 20,476 | -45 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 20,521 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 20,526 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 20,524 | -82 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 20,606 | 107 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 20,499 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,844 | -3,916 | -22.05% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,593 | 63.5% |
| Native American | 2,516 | 15.08% |
| Two or more races | 2,333 | 13.99% |
| Other race | 989 | 5.93% |
| Asian | 153 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,911 | 1.85 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 3,809 | 2.37 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 3,585 | 1.14 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Female | 900 | 2.18 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Male | 617 | 2.3 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
2.23
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,504 | 11.4% |
| Associates Degree | 1,172 | 8.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,103 | 8.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 530 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 4,331 | 32.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 789 | 5.98% |
| Some College | 3,759 | 28.5% |
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 | 8,505 | 7,605 | 1,269 |
| Hispanic | 2,841 | 1,876 | 190 |
| Native American | 1,647 | 1,221 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 1,241 | 746 | 59 |
| Other Race | 703 | 541 | 66 |
| Asian | 117 | 117 | 79 |
| Black | 94 | 69 | 9 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,949 | $0 | $51,360 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,375 | $62,000 | $59,420 |
| High School Graduate | $36,615 | $40,579 | $32,415 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,026 | $30,694 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,901 | $42,200 | $30,225 |
| Some College | $34,283 | $52,500 | $25,531 |
$35,901
Average Earnings
$42,200
Average Male
$30,225
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.88% of La Paz County, Arizona residents speak only English, while 22.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,200 | 1,655 | 17.99% |
| Hispanic | 4,639 | 1,173 | 25.29% |
| Native | 2,440 | 696 | 28.52% |
| Multiple | 2,311 | 515 | 22.28% |
| Other | 963 | 279 | 28.97% |
| Asian | 153 | 5 | 3.27% |
20.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.17%
Male Poverty Rate
23.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Paz County, Arizona is Other, with 28.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Paz County, Arizona is Asian, with 3.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.96% |
| Some College | 16.52% |
| High School | 15.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.16% |
| Male Employed | 8.04% |
| Female Employed | 7.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,960 | $76,012 |
| Households | $46,634 | $62,044 |
| Married Families | $63,738 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,007 | $38,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,199
Number of Veterans
2,029
Male Veterans
170
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,144 |
| Korea | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,261 |
| 65 to 74 | 661 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,961 | 20.38% |
| Native American | 124 | 7.03% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 2.83% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 4.64% |
| Black | 32 | 34.04% |
| Asian | 5 | 4.13% |
| Islander | 2 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
10.7%
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
29.97%
Born in La Paz County, Arizona
87.97%
Native Born
12.03%
Foreign Born
7.99%
Non Citizen
4.04%
Naturalized
87.97% of La Paz County, Arizona residents were born in the United States, with 29.97% having been born in Arizona. 7.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.