Brenda, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 780, Brenda'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

Brenda is a small community located in Arizona, within La Paz County. The total population is 780. It ranks as the 230th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brenda is 75.3 years. This is 93% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 1.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 52.6% 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 Brenda is $53,125. This is 34% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Brenda, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $66,700. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Brenda is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brenda has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.2% vs 52.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brenda, 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.