Salome, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 730, Salome'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

Salome is a small community located in Arizona, within La Paz County. The total population is 730. It ranks as the 233rd most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Salome is 77.7 years. This is 99% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 66.3% 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 Salome is $79,960. This is about the same as the state median of $79,964. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.2%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Salome, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $117,400. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Salome is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Salome has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.7% vs 52.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Salome, 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.