Hard Rock, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hard Rock, Arizona had a total population of 106, the 384th largest community in Arizona. The poverty rate is 80.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (80.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 5.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Hard Rock Quick Facts
How Hard Rock Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 111 | 106 | -4.5% |
How Hard Rock Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Hard Rock Rankings in Arizona
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Other Cities in Navajo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low | 12,102 | $60,368 | 12.2% | $299,600 |
| Winslow | 8,773 | $58,346 | 29.8% | $167,600 |
| Snowflake | 6,444 | $76,174 | 14.0% | $271,800 |
| Kayenta | 4,927 | $58,423 | 37.7% | $37,400 |
| Holbrook | 4,858 | $56,502 | 19.8% | $163,600 |
| Whiteriver | 4,545 | $37,440 | 42.2% | $59,500 |
| Taylor | 4,183 | $90,275 | 14.3% | $307,500 |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 4,101 | $60,694 | 9.0% | $370,800 |
| Heber-Overgaard | 3,621 | $58,542 | 11.8% | $271,200 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,250 | $55,987 | 12.8% | $272,200 |
Cities Similar to Hard Rock
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Water Village | 106 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Kaibab | 105 | $31,591 | $113,600 | 11.1% | 47.6% |
| Poston | 105 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 67.6% |
| Cutter | 103 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Franklin | 103 | $79,327 | $115,400 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 106, Hard Rock'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
Hard Rock is a small community located in Arizona, within Navajo County. The total population is 106. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hard Rock is 26.1 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 80.2%. This is 543% 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. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hard Rock, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Education
5.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hard Rock, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hard Rock, Arizona?
Hard Rock, Arizona has a population of 106 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hard Rock, AZ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Hard Rock — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hard Rock, AZ?
The poverty rate in Hard Rock is 80.2%. This means approximately 85 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Hard Rock, Arizona?
Hard Rock's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hard Rock, AZ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Hard Rock — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Hard Rock, Arizona?
5.5% of adults (25+) in Hard Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.