Lake Havasu City, AZ

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2021 Population
56,510
1.89% 1-year growth
US Senator
Kyrsten Sinema
Independent Party
US Senator
Mark Kelly
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
54.8
2.43% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
11.9%
5.75% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$59,817
7.03% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$297,200
11.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lake Havasu City, AZ had a population of 56.5k people with a median age of 54.8 and a median household income of $59,817. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lake Havasu City, AZ grew from 55,463 to 56,510, a 1.89% increase and its median household income grew from $55,887 to $59,817, a 7.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lake Havasu City, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (81%), White (Hispanic) (8.34%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.03%), Other (Hispanic) (2.48%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%).

None of the households in Lake Havasu City, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Lake Havasu City, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lake Havasu City, AZ are All Beauty College (486868) (22 degrees awarded in 2021) and Charles of Italy Beauty College (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lake Havasu City, AZ was $297,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in Lake Havasu City, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake Havasu City, AZ was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Lake Havasu City, AZ is home to a population of 56.5k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.7% of Lake Havasu City, AZ residents were born outside of the country (3.79k people).

In 2021, there were 9.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.8k people) in Lake Havasu City, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.72k White (Hispanic) and 2.28k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.1%
2021 Citizenship
96.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Lake Havasu City, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lake Havasu City, AZ was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake Havasu City, AZ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    45.8k ± 1.21k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    4.72k ± 993
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    2.28k ± 952
15%
Hispanic Population
8.48k people

In 2021, there were 9.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.8k people) in Lake Havasu City, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.72k White (Hispanic) and 2.28k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

15% of the people in Lake Havasu City, AZ are hispanic (8.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lake Havasu City, AZ as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.7%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.79k people
7.56%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.19k people

As of 2021, 6.7% of Lake Havasu City, AZ residents (3.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake Havasu City, AZ was 7.56%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,984 ± 463
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    771 ± 246
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    632 ± 322

Lake Havasu City, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.87 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Lake Havasu City, AZ employs 21.5k people. The largest industries in Lake Havasu City, AZ are Retail Trade (3,258 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,175 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,085 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,641), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,304), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,929).

Occupations

21.5k
2021 Value
± 1,375
1.4%
1 Year growth
± 8.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake Havasu City, AZ grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 21.2k employees to 21.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake Havasu City, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,968 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,493 people), and Management Occupations (1,822 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake Havasu City, AZ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

21.5k
2021 Value
± 1,375
1.4%
1 Year growth
± 8.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake Havasu City, AZ grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 21.2k employees to 21.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake Havasu City, AZ, are Retail Trade (3,258 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,175 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,085 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake Havasu City, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Lake Havasu City, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,186
Median earning men ± $2,898
$32,003
Median earning women ± $1,832

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,738), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,717), and Public Administration ($58,618).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($93,165), Public Administration ($49,381), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,523).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $32B
  2. $21.3B
  3. $18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $32B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($21.3B) and Mixed freight ($18.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B
2020 Value in Arizona
$464B
Projected 2050 Value in Arizona
114% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 114% to $464B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $30.8B
  2. $14B
  3. $5.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $30.8B, followed by Texas with $14B and New Mexico and $5.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema
Senator from Arizona1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.
Mark Kelly
Senator from Arizona3
Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Lake Havasu City, AZ awarded 38 degrees. The student population of Lake Havasu City, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 61 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lake Havasu City, AZ are White (24 and 63.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11 and 28.9%), Asian (1 and 2.63%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Lake Havasu City, AZ by number of degrees awarded are All Beauty College (486868) (22 and 57.9%) and Charles of Italy Beauty College (16 and 42.1%).

The most popular majors in Lake Havasu City, AZ are General Cosmetology (18 and 47.4%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (15 and 39.5%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (5 and 13.2%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.969% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.42M), High School or Equivalent (1.37M), and Bachelors Degree (979k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Lake Havasu City, AZ was $297,200 in 2021, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $267,500 to $297,200, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 73.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lake Havasu City, AZ have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake Havasu City, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $59,817. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lake Havasu City, AZ was Census Tract 9532 with a value of $74,519, followed by Census Tract 9526 and Census Tract 9524, with respective values of $51,181 and $49,635.

Property

$297,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,597
$19,569
Median Property Taxes
±$1,203

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lake Havasu City, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lake Havasu City, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

73.9%
Homeownership
2021
70.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 73.9% of the housing units in Lake Havasu City, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9532
  2. Census Tract 9526
  3. Census Tract 9524

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lake Havasu City, AZ was Census Tract 9532 with a value of $74,519, followed by Census Tract 9526 and Census Tract 9524, with respective values of $51,181 and $49,635.

The following map shows all of the places in Lake Havasu City, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$59,817
Median Household Income
± $3,125
26.5k
Number of Households
± 1,451

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.5k households in Lake Havasu City, AZ grew to $59,817 from the previous year's value of $55,887.

The following chart displays the households in Lake Havasu City, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake Havasu City, AZ is from Arizona.
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in Arizona
0.462
2020 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2021, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.353% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
  2. Carpooled (11.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.48%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Lake Havasu City, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (8.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

18.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake Havasu City, AZ have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Lake Havasu City, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lake Havasu City, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lake Havasu City, AZ have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake Havasu City, AZ (6.64k out of 56k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake Havasu City, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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91.4% of the population of Lake Havasu City, AZ has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 25.7% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 2.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mohave County, AZ see 1861 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.43% decrease from the previous year (1888 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2387 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1324 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,861 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mohave County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Mohave County, AZ see an average of 1,861 patients per year. This represents a 1.43% decrease from the previous year (1,888 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mohave County, AZ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.6% under 18 years, 15.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 33.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

8.6%
Uninsured
30.6%
Employer Coverage
15.6%
Medicaid
25.7%
Medicare
17.2%
Non-Group
2.34%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake Havasu City, AZ declined by 3.11% from 8.88% to 8.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake Havasu City, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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