Ash Fork, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 458, Ash Fork's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ash Fork is a small community located in Arizona, within Yavapai County. The total population is 458. It ranks as the 287th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ash Fork is 39.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years. With 32.1% of the population under 18, Ash Fork has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 24.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ash Fork is $48,563. This is 39% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 50.0%. This is 882% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $183,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ash Fork is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.0%.

Education

7.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% 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 78.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ash Fork, 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.