La Paz County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

La Paz County is located in Arizona with a total population of 16,605. It is the 14th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Paz County is 59.7 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 24.1% 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 La Paz County is $49,506. This is 36% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 110% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $117,600. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $358,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, La Paz County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in La Paz County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

13.9% 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. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.