Seligman, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 549, Seligman'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

Seligman is a small community located in Arizona, within Yavapai County. The total population is 549. It ranks as the 272nd most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seligman is 52.8 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Seligman is $51,875. This is 35% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.4%. This is 128% 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. The survey records no unemployed residents in Seligman, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $88,200. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Seligman is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 47.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Seligman is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.4% vs 3.5%).

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Seligman, 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.