Lake Havasu City, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lake Havasu City is a mid-sized community located in Arizona, within Mohave County. The total population is 58,359. It ranks as the 21st most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Havasu City is 56.1 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.0% 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 Lake Havasu City is $70,148. This is 12% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $455,400. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lake Havasu City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.7% vs 52.6%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (15.3%) is well below the state average of 31.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Havasu City, 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.