East Globe, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 224, East Globe'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

East Globe is a small community located in Arizona, within Gila County. The total population is 224. It ranks as the 347th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Globe is 48.6 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 32.6% of the population under 18, East Globe has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Globe is $52,262. This is 35% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 44.9%. This is 783% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $63,800. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, East Globe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Globe is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 52.6%.

Education

10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% 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 79.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Globe, 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.