Jerome, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 231, Jerome'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

Jerome is a small community located in Arizona, within Yavapai County. The total population is 231. It ranks as the 345th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jerome is 56.2 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 10.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.6% 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 Jerome is $40,096. This is 50% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 92% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $386,800. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jerome has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.5% vs 52.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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. Notably, 15.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jerome, 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.