Yavapai County, AZ

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2021 Population

233,789

0.599% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

54.2

0.185% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.5%

0.926% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,170

5.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$295,400

8.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

92,638

2.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Yavapai County, AZ had a population of 234k people with a median age of 54.2 and a median household income of $56,170. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Yavapai County, AZ grew from 232,396 to 233,789, a 0.599% increase and its median household income grew from $53,329 to $56,170, a 5.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yavapai County, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.4%), White (Hispanic) (7.38%), Other (Hispanic) (3.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.3%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%).

None of the households in Yavapai 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.

96.8% of the residents in Yavapai County, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yavapai County, AZ are Yavapai College (1,950 degrees awarded in 2021), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (628 degrees), and Prescott College (327 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Yavapai County, AZ was $295,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Yavapai County, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Yavapai County, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Yavapai County, AZ borders Coconino County, AZ, Gila County, AZ, La Paz County, AZ, Maricopa County, AZ, and Mohave County, AZ.

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Population & Diversity

Yavapai County, AZ is home to a population of 234k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.58% of Yavapai County, AZ residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2021, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (186k people) in Yavapai County, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k White (Hispanic) and 9.29k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Yavapai County, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Yavapai County, AZ was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yavapai County, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
186k ± 478
White (Hispanic)
17.3k ± 1.54k
Other (Hispanic)
9.29k ± 1.48k

15%

Hispanic Population

35k people

15% of the people in Yavapai County, AZ are hispanic (35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yavapai 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
498,978 ± 16,720 people
India
42,199 ± 5,028 people
Canada
40,798 ± 4,945 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 498,978 Arizona residents, followed by India with 42,199 and Canada with 40,798.

Foreign-Born Population

6.58%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

6.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

As of 2021, 6.58% of Yavapai County, AZ residents (15.4k 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 Yavapai County, AZ was 6.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11,550 ± 890
Gulf War (2001-)
3,596 ± 569
Gulf War (1990s)
2,285 ± 403

Yavapai County, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yavapai County, AZ employs 92.6k people. The largest industries in Yavapai County, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,986 people), Retail Trade (12,592 people), and Construction (8,540 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,456), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,027), and Finance & Insurance ($58,781).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,181. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

92.6k

2021 Value

± 2,780

2.8%

1 Year growth

± 4.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yavapai County, AZ grew at a rate of 2.8%, from 90.1k employees to 92.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yavapai County, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,219 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,992 people), and Management Occupations (8,169 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yavapai 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

92.6k

2021 Value

± 2,780

2.8%

1 Year growth

± 4.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yavapai County, AZ grew at a rate of 2.8%, from 90.1k employees to 92.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yavapai County, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,986 people), Retail Trade (12,592 people), and Construction (8,540 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yavapai County, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Yavapai County, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,784

Median earning men ± $1,767

$30,472

Median earning women ± $1,461

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($71,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,653), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,766).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,710), Public Administration ($42,344), and Manufacturing ($39,155).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,029
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,324
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,215
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.82M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$729k
Manufacturing
$389k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

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

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.

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.

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

California
$30.8B
Texas
$14B
New Mexico
$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).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Yavapai County, AZ went to Donald J. Trump with 63.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.46%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.46%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Yavapai County, AZ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

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 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.

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.

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 2021, universities in Yavapai County, AZ awarded 2,905 degrees. The student population of Yavapai County, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,563 male students and 6,105 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yavapai County, AZ are White (1,774 and 62%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (483 and 16.9%), Unknown (395 and 13.8%), and Two or More Races (99 and 3.46%).

The largest universities in Yavapai County, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Yavapai College (1,950 and 67.1%), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (628 and 21.6%), and Prescott College (327 and 11.3%).

The most popular majors in Yavapai County, AZ are General Studies (860 and 29.6%), General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (166 and 5.71%), and Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering (127 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Yavapai County, AZ for private four year colleges is $35,244.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Yavapai County, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,668 (47.7% men and 52.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,668 students enrolled in Yavapai County, AZ, 47.7% men and 52.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,409 records, of which 52.9% were women and 47.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

International Relations & Affairs
82 degrees awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
157 degrees awarded
Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering
127 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yavapai County, AZ was International Relations & Affairs with 82 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Yavapai College
1,950 degrees awarded
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
628 degrees awarded
Prescott College
327 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yavapai College with 1,950 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,308 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yavapai County, AZ, which is 0.819 times less than the 1,597 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,774 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 483 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,244) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,160) 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 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.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yavapai County, AZ was $295,400 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 $273,300 to $295,400, a 8.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Yavapai County, AZ is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Yavapai County, AZ have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yavapai County, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yavapai County, AZ is $56,170. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Yavapai County, AZ was Census Tract 13 with a value of $75,125, followed by Census Tract 17.03 and Census Tract 6.08, with respective values of $68,080 and $62,902.

In 2022, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yavapai County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.21%.

Housing

Property

$295,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,287

$75,013

Median Property Taxes

±$2,333

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 Yavapai County, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.2% of the housing units in Yavapai County, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yavapai 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 13
Census Tract 17.03
Census Tract 6.08

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yavapai County, AZ was Census Tract 13 with a value of $75,125, followed by Census Tract 17.03 and Census Tract 6.08, with respective values of $68,080 and $62,902.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Yavapai 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.

$56,170

Median Household Income

± $1,530

104k

Number of Households

± 2,925

In 2021, the median household income of the 104k households in Yavapai County, AZ grew to $56,170 from the previous year's value of $53,329.

The following chart displays the households in Yavapai 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 Yavapai County, 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.

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 2021

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Carpooled (9.72%)
Worked At Home (9.52%)

In 2021, 75.2% of workers in Yavapai County, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.72%) and those who worked at home (9.52%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yavapai County, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.64% of the workforce in Yavapai County, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yavapai 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 Yavapai County, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yavapai County, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yavapai County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.21%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yavapai County, AZ (28.6k out of 229k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yavapai 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 2022, 15.2% of the children was living in poverty in Yavapai County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.6%.

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 300 in Yavapai County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 31.8 per 100,000 population.

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

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Health

89.4% of the population of Yavapai County, AZ has health coverage, with 31.2% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 22.9% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 3.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yavapai County, AZ see 1729 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.13% increase from the previous year (1693 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1492 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 491 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,729 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yavapai County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Yavapai County, AZ see an average of 1,729 patients per year. This represents a 2.13% increase from the previous year (1,693 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.5% under 18 years, 14% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

31.2%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

22.9%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

3.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yavapai County, AZ grew by 9.36% from 9.71% to 10.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.5 in Yavapai County, AZ.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 27.8% in Yavapai County, AZ.

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

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