Peeples Valley, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 746, Peeples Valley'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

Peeples Valley is a small community located in Arizona, within Yavapai County. The total population is 746. It ranks as the 232nd most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peeples Valley is 62.8 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 6.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.2% 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 Peeples Valley is $70,313. 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 15.7%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $308,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Peeples Valley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.8% vs 52.6%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.8%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

18.7% 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 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Peeples Valley, 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.