Mohave County, AZ

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2023 Population

217,420

1.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

53.2

0.567% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.8%

5.13% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$55,799

4.12% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$253,200

8.34% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

75,937

0.0949% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Mohave County, AZ had a population of 217k people with a median age of 53.2 and a median household income of $55,799. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mohave County, AZ grew from 214,229 to 217,420, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $53,592 to $55,799, a 4.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mohave County, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.88%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (5.2%), Other (Hispanic) (4.63%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%).

None of the households in Mohave County, 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.

97.6% of the residents in Mohave County, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mohave County, AZ are Mohave Community College (968 degrees awarded in 2023) and Charles of Italy Beauty College (40 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Mohave County, AZ was $253,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Mohave County, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mohave County, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Mohave County, AZ borders Coconino County, AZ, La Paz County, AZ, Yavapai County, AZ, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Kane County, UT, and Washington County, UT.

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Population & Diversity

Mohave County, AZ is home to a population of 217k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.9% of Mohave County, AZ residents were born outside of the country (12.8k people).

In 2023, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (164k people) in Mohave County, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.8k White (Hispanic) and 11.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.6% of Mohave County, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mohave County, AZ was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mohave County, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mohave County, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
164k ± 587
White (Hispanic)
12.8k ± 1.1k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.27k

16.7%

Hispanic Population

36.3k people

16.7% of the people in Mohave County, AZ are hispanic (36.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Mohave County, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
487,424 ± 16,556 people
India
44,278 ± 5,150 people
Canada
39,616 ± 4,873 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 487,424 Arizona residents, followed by India with 44,278 and Canada with 39,616.

Foreign-Born Population

5.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.8k people

6.44%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

As of 2023, 5.9% of Mohave County, AZ residents (12.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mohave County, AZ was 6.44%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mohave County, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,510 ± 790
Gulf War (1990s)
2,854 ± 670
Gulf War (2001-)
2,488 ± 422

Mohave County, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mohave County, AZ employs 75.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Mohave County, AZ were Retail Trade (10,585 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,442 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,179 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,559), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,308), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,159).

Employment

Occupations

75.9k

2023 Value

± 2,504

0.0949%

1 Year growth

± 4.64%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mohave County, AZ grew at a rate of 0.0949%, from 75.9k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mohave County, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,705 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,371 people), and Management Occupations (6,700 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mohave County, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

75.9k

2023 Value

± 2,504

0.0949%

1 Year growth

± 4.64%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mohave County, AZ grew at a rate of 0.0949%, from 75.9k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mohave County, AZ, are Retail Trade (10,585 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,442 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,179 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mohave County, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Mohave County, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,390

Median earning men ± $2,285

$34,541

Median earning women ± $1,177

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,942), Public Administration ($69,663), and Information ($63,036).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,185), Public Administration ($46,775), and Manufacturing ($41,104).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.3%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.21%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

393
Construction
261
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
250
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$509k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$381k
Retail Trade
$203k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mohave County, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (46.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.54%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

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.

Ruben Gallego

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego 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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Mohave County, AZ awarded 1,008 degrees. The student population of Mohave County, AZ in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,157 male students and 2,624 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mohave County, AZ are White (620 and 61.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (277 and 27.6%), Two or More Races (37 and 3.69%), and Asian (24 and 2.39%).

The largest universities in Mohave County, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Mohave Community College (968 and 96%) and Charles of Italy Beauty College (40 and 3.97%).

The most popular majors in Mohave County, AZ are Registered Nursing (145 and 14.4%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (90 and 8.93%), and HVAC Maintenance (86 and 8.53%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,781 students enrolled in Mohave County, AZ, 30.6% men and 69.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,253 records, of which 69.6% were women and 30.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
145 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
73 degrees awarded
General Studies
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mohave County, AZ was Registered Nursing with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Mohave County, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mohave Community College
968 degrees awarded
Charles of Italy Beauty College
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mohave Community College with 968 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 385 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mohave County, AZ, which is 0.618 times less than the 623 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 620 degrees mean that there were 2.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 277 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,944) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($720) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 1.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.22% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.42M), Some college (1.42M), and Bachelors Degree (1.06M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mohave County, AZ was $253,200 in 2023, which is 0.835 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $233,700 to $253,200, a 8.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Mohave County, AZ is 73.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Mohave County, AZ have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mohave County, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mohave County, AZ is $55,799. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mohave County, AZ was Census Tract 9520.01, Mohave County, AZ with a value of $82,708, followed by Census Tract 9532, Mohave County, AZ and Census Tract 9524, Mohave County, AZ, with respective values of $79,971 and $68,902.

In 2024, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mohave County, AZ. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.69%.

Housing

Property

$253,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,812

$71,347

Median Property Taxes

±$2,216

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 Mohave County, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2023

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.6% of the housing units in Mohave County, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mohave County, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9520.01, Mohave County, AZ
Census Tract 9532, Mohave County, AZ
Census Tract 9524, Mohave County, AZ

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mohave County, AZ was Census Tract 9520.01, Mohave County, AZ with a value of $82,708, followed by Census Tract 9532, Mohave County, AZ and Census Tract 9524, Mohave County, AZ, with respective values of $79,971 and $68,902.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mohave County, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,799

Median Household Income

± $1,721

96.9k

Number of Households

± 2,655

In 2023, the median household income of the 96.9k households in Mohave County, AZ grew to $55,799 from the previous year's value of $53,592.

The following chart displays the households in Mohave County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mohave County, AZ is from Arizona.

0.457

2023 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2023, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.105% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (7.99%)

In 2023, 76.7% of workers in Mohave County, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (7.99%).

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.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mohave County, AZ have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in Mohave County, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mohave County, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mohave County, AZ. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.69%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mohave County, AZ (35.8k out of 213k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mohave County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 23.5% of the children was living in poverty in Mohave County, AZ. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 10.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 221 in Mohave County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 11.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

90.3% of the population of Mohave County, AZ has health coverage, with 27.7% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 23.3% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 2.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mohave County, AZ see 1,877 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.635% decrease from the previous year (1,889 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2253 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1284 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,877 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mohave County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Mohave County, AZ see an average of 1,877 patients per year. This represents a 0.635% decrease from the previous year (1,889 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.5% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 32.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.69%

Uninsured

27.7%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

23.3%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

2.58%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mohave County, AZ grew by 6.86% from 9.07% to 9.69%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.9 in Mohave County, AZ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mohave County, AZ.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.7% in Mohave County, AZ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mohave County, AZ.