Dripping Springs, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 186, Dripping Springs'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

Dripping Springs is a small community located in Arizona, within Gila County. The total population is 186. It ranks as the 359th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dripping Springs is 67.3 years. This is 73% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 3.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dripping Springs is $51,111. This is 36% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dripping Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $9,999. Housing costs are 97% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.2x, Dripping Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% 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 Dripping Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.1%.

Education

7.2% 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 78.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dripping Springs, 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.