Drysdale, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 66, Drysdale'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

Drysdale is a small community located in Arizona, within Yuma County. The total population is 66. It ranks as the 409th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Drysdale is 71.0 years. This is 82% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 13.6% 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 Drysdale is $28,000. This is 65% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 65% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 62.1%. This is 398% 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. 37.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Drysdale was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Drysdale, 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.