Mohave County, Arizona Demographics 2026
Mohave County, Arizona has a population of 220,517, the 5th most populous county in Arizona. The median household income is $57,684 and the median home value is $281,000. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Mohave County Quick Facts
How Mohave 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 | 217,420 | 220,517 | +1.4% |
| Median household income | $55,799 | $57,684 | +3.4% |
| Median home value | $253,200 | $281,000 | +11.0% |
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Mohave County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City | 58,359 | $70,148 | 14.1% | $455,400 |
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | 18.8% | $211,500 |
| Kingman | 34,375 | $61,792 | 14.3% | $267,700 |
| Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | 11.8% | $294,300 |
| New Kingman-Butler | 13,993 | $40,949 | 20.8% | $118,900 |
| Golden Valley | 8,567 | $42,585 | 23.7% | $176,000 |
| Desert Hills | 2,944 | $62,361 | 3.9% | $281,600 |
| Colorado City | 2,702 | $64,167 | 29.4% | N/A |
| Mohave Valley | 2,555 | $60,134 | 14.8% | $256,900 |
| Valle Vista | 2,369 | $46,161 | 15.2% | $279,800 |
| Centennial Park | 1,839 | $167,872 | 3.5% | $559,500 |
| Beaver Dam | 1,624 | $72,650 | 6.2% | $264,400 |
| Golden Shores | 1,555 | $44,077 | 7.0% | $209,800 |
| Meadview | 1,517 | $26,490 | 33.2% | $74,200 |
| Scenic | 1,379 | $29,063 | 12.6% | N/A |
| Dolan Springs | 1,341 | $25,996 | 41.1% | $131,100 |
| Peach Springs | 1,234 | $60,054 | 40.7% | $90,500 |
| Willow Valley | 981 | $50,428 | 4.6% | $266,800 |
| Arizona Village | 713 | $28,750 | 47.3% | N/A |
| So-Hi | 648 | $52,776 | 34.1% | $137,500 |
| Cane Beds | 637 | $93,125 | 18.8% | $348,900 |
| Walnut Creek | 556 | $45,824 | 8.8% | $248,600 |
| Mesquite Creek | 548 | $59,063 | 10.4% | $217,500 |
| Lazy Y U | 481 | $103,750 | 0.0% | $494,400 |
| Hackberry | 338 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Crystal Beach | 299 | $131,080 | 6.7% | $425,300 |
| White Hills | 286 | N/A | 10.1% | $241,500 |
| Pinion Pines | 221 | $75,107 | 0.0% | $286,200 |
| Katherine | 159 | $70,278 | 0.0% | $188,200 |
| Truxton | 134 | $33,148 | 34.3% | $98,800 |
| Antares | 110 | $44,688 | 24.6% | $123,400 |
| Kaibab | 105 | $31,591 | 47.6% | $113,600 |
| Pine Lake | 98 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Wikieup | 92 | N/A | 37.0% | N/A |
| Chloride | 75 | N/A | 21.3% | $74,800 |
| Yucca | 75 | $23,036 | 42.7% | $77,900 |
| Oatman | 74 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
| Littlefield | 70 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Clacks Canyon | 59 | $156,250 | 0.0% | $366,700 |
| Mojave Ranch Estates | 46 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Valentine | 25 | N/A | 27.3% | N/A |
| Crozier | 5 | N/A | 20.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Mohave County is located in Arizona with a total population of 220,517. It is the 5th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona. The county encompasses 42 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mohave County is 53.6 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 14.1% 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 Mohave County is $57,684. This is 28% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $281,000. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Mohave County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.1%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.
Education
15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 88.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Mohave 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 Mohave County, Arizona?
Mohave County has a population of 220,517, making it the 5th most populous county in Arizona.
What is the median income in Mohave County?
The median household income in Mohave County is $57,684 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.
How many cities are in Mohave County, Arizona?
Mohave County contains 42 Census-designated places.