Sunwest, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sunwest, Arizona had a total population of 45, the 421st largest community in Arizona. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Sunwest Quick Facts
How Sunwest 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 | 46 | 45 | -2.2% |
How Sunwest 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Sunwest Rankings in Arizona
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Other Cities in La Paz County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | 3,388 | $66,273 | 12.7% | $300,000 |
| Cienega Springs | 1,958 | $46,575 | 20.1% | $191,900 |
| Quartzsite | 1,877 | N/A | 20.0% | N/A |
| Bouse | 1,203 | $47,691 | 8.9% | $139,700 |
| Bluewater | 897 | $68,750 | 16.3% | $147,500 |
| Parker Strip | 861 | $56,806 | 7.9% | $221,400 |
| Brenda | 780 | $53,125 | 5.6% | $66,700 |
| Salome | 730 | $79,960 | 2.2% | $117,400 |
| Ehrenberg | 697 | $39,143 | 61.3% | N/A |
| La Paz Valley | 579 | $49,306 | 7.2% | $222,200 |
Cities Similar to Sunwest
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckshot | 45 | N/A | N/A | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Hunter Creek | 45 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Mojave Ranch Estates | 46 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Oxbow Estates | 44 | N/A | $645,800 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Oak Springs | 47 | $57,917 | $45,000 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 45, Sunwest'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
Sunwest is a small community located in Arizona, within La Paz County. The total population is 45. It ranks as the 421st most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.
Age Demographics
55.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Sunwest. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Sunwest is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population.
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 Sunwest, 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 Sunwest, Arizona?
Sunwest, Arizona has a population of 45 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sunwest, AZ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Sunwest — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sunwest, AZ?
The ACS sample for Sunwest recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Sunwest, Arizona?
Sunwest's population is 44.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sunwest, AZ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sunwest — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sunwest, Arizona?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Sunwest hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.