Ak-Chin Village, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ak-Chin Village is a small community located in Arizona, within Pinal County. The total population is 1,132. It ranks as the 197th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ak-Chin Village is 24.2 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 35.3% of the population under 18, Ak-Chin Village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ak-Chin Village is $47,344. This is 41% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.6%. This is 145% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.7%. This is 91% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $164,600. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 7.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 88% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ak-Chin Village is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 52.6%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ak-Chin Village, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.