Mohave County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mohave County is located in Arizona with a total population of 217,420. It is the 5th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mohave County is 53.2 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 13.7% 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 Mohave County is $55,799. This is 27% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $253,200. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mohave County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.7%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 88.2%.