Yavapai County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yavapai County is located in Arizona with a total population of 241,656. It is the 4th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yavapai County is 55.0 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 13.4% 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 Yavapai County is $66,106. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $392,900. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yavapai County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (15.0%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.