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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

Population 220,517
Median Household Income $57,684
Median Home Value $281,000
Poverty Rate 16.1%
Unemployment Rate 7.2%
Median Age 53.6 years
Homeownership Rate 74.1%
Affordability Ratio 4.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%
High School Graduation 88.1%
Cities/Places 42
Population 220,517 5th of 15
Median Income $57,684 28% lower than state
Poverty Rate 16.1%
Unemployment 7.2%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population217,420220,517+1.4%
Median household income$55,799$57,684+3.4%
Median home value$253,200$281,000+11.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%
$25K-$50K 23.4%
$50K-$100K 32.0%
$100K+ 24.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.5%
$10K-$15K
4.1%
$15K-$20K
4.3%
$20K-$25K
5.0%
$25K-$30K
5.0%
$30K-$35K
5.3%
$35K-$40K
4.7%
$40K-$45K
4.4%
$45K-$50K
4.0%
$50K-$60K
8.6%
$60K-$75K
10.7%
$75K-$100K
12.7%
$100K-$125K
9.4%
$125K-$150K
4.8%
$150K-$200K
4.9%
$200K+
5.7%

Employment

7.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
44.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,091/mo 22.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

41out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 62 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Mohave County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lake Havasu City58,359$70,14814.1%$455,400
Bullhead City42,496$50,55618.8%$211,500
Kingman34,375$61,79214.3%$267,700
Fort Mohave15,715$64,81511.8%$294,300
New Kingman-Butler13,993$40,94920.8%$118,900
Golden Valley8,567$42,58523.7%$176,000
Desert Hills2,944$62,3613.9%$281,600
Colorado City2,702$64,16729.4%N/A
Mohave Valley2,555$60,13414.8%$256,900
Valle Vista2,369$46,16115.2%$279,800
Centennial Park1,839$167,8723.5%$559,500
Beaver Dam1,624$72,6506.2%$264,400
Golden Shores1,555$44,0777.0%$209,800
Meadview1,517$26,49033.2%$74,200
Scenic1,379$29,06312.6%N/A
Dolan Springs1,341$25,99641.1%$131,100
Peach Springs1,234$60,05440.7%$90,500
Willow Valley981$50,4284.6%$266,800
Arizona Village713$28,75047.3%N/A
So-Hi648$52,77634.1%$137,500
Cane Beds637$93,12518.8%$348,900
Walnut Creek556$45,8248.8%$248,600
Mesquite Creek548$59,06310.4%$217,500
Lazy Y U481$103,7500.0%$494,400
Hackberry338N/A0.0%N/A
Crystal Beach299$131,0806.7%$425,300
White Hills286N/A10.1%$241,500
Pinion Pines221$75,1070.0%$286,200
Katherine159$70,2780.0%$188,200
Truxton134$33,14834.3%$98,800
Antares110$44,68824.6%$123,400
Kaibab105$31,59147.6%$113,600
Pine Lake98N/A0.0%N/A
Wikieup92N/A37.0%N/A
Chloride75N/A21.3%$74,800
Yucca75$23,03642.7%$77,900
Oatman74N/A100.0%N/A
Littlefield70N/A0.0%N/A
Clacks Canyon59$156,2500.0%$366,700
Mojave Ranch Estates46N/A0.0%N/A
Valentine25N/A27.3%N/A
Crozier5N/A20.0%N/A

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.