Oatman, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oatman, Arizona had a total population of 74, the 404th largest community in Arizona. The poverty rate is 100.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (100.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Arizona.
Oatman Quick Facts
How Oatman 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 | 98 | 74 | -24.5% |
How Oatman Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Oatman Rankings in Arizona
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Other Cities 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 |
Cities Similar to Oatman
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley | 74 | $79,167 | $325,900 | 25.7% | 0.0% |
| Sun Valley | 74 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 17.6% |
| Chloride | 75 | N/A | $74,800 | 21.3% | 21.3% |
| Yucca | 75 | $23,036 | $77,900 | 9.3% | 42.7% |
| Ali Chukson | 77 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 74, Oatman's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Oatman is a small community located in Arizona, within Mohave County. The total population is 74. It ranks as the 404th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 100.0%. This is 701% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Oatman was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oatman in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 200% higher than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 100.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Oatman, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Oatman, Arizona?
Oatman, Arizona has a population of 74 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oatman, AZ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Oatman — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Oatman, AZ?
The poverty rate in Oatman is 100.0%. This means approximately 74 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Oatman, Arizona?
Oatman's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Oatman, AZ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Oatman — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Oatman, Arizona?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Oatman hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 100.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.