La Paz County, Arizona Demographics 2026
La Paz County, Arizona has a population of 16,664, the 14th most populous county in Arizona. The median household income is $49,478 and the median home value is $135,800. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
La Paz County Quick Facts
How La Paz County 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 | 16,605 | 16,664 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $49,506 | $49,478 | -0.1% |
| Median home value | $117,600 | $135,800 | +15.5% |
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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in La Paz County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | 3,388 | $66,273 | 12.7% | $300,000 |
| Cienega Springs | 1,958 | $46,575 | 20.1% | $191,900 |
| Quartzsite | 1,877 | N/A | 20.0% | N/A |
| Bouse | 1,203 | $47,691 | 8.9% | $139,700 |
| Bluewater | 897 | $68,750 | 16.3% | $147,500 |
| Parker Strip | 861 | $56,806 | 7.9% | $221,400 |
| Brenda | 780 | $53,125 | 5.6% | $66,700 |
| Salome | 730 | $79,960 | 2.2% | $117,400 |
| Ehrenberg | 697 | $39,143 | 61.3% | N/A |
| La Paz Valley | 579 | $49,306 | 7.2% | $222,200 |
| Vicksburg | 555 | $62,895 | 10.8% | N/A |
| Wenden | 405 | $46,830 | 0.3% | $57,100 |
| Cibola | 245 | N/A | 70.2% | $45,600 |
| Poston | 105 | N/A | 67.6% | N/A |
| Sunwest | 45 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Explore Arizona Rankings
Population Overview
La Paz County is located in Arizona with a total population of 16,664. It is the 14th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in La Paz County is 60.2 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.9% 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 $49,478. This is 38% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 10.0%. This is 97% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $135,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, La Paz County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in La Paz County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.6%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.
Education
13.5% 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 60% 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 85.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for La Paz County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arizona and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of La Paz County, Arizona?
La Paz County has a population of 16,664, making it the 14th most populous county in Arizona.
What is the median income in La Paz County?
The median household income in La Paz County is $49,478 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.
How many cities are in La Paz County, Arizona?
La Paz County contains 15 Census-designated places.