Clarkdale, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Clarkdale is a small community located in Arizona, within Yavapai County. The total population is 4,758. It ranks as the 102nd most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarkdale is 59.8 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.2% 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 Clarkdale is $46,563. This is 42% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $373,600. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clarkdale is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.8% vs 52.6%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% 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 96.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clarkdale, 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.