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Yavapai County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Yavapai County, Arizona has a population of 245,480, the 4th most populous county in Arizona. The median household income is $69,613 and the median home value is $425,200. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Yavapai County Quick Facts

Population 245,480
Median Household Income $69,613
Median Home Value $425,200
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 55.1 years
Homeownership Rate 75.1%
Affordability Ratio 6.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.3%
High School Graduation 92.7%
Cities/Places 26
Population 245,480 4th of 15
Median Income $69,613 13% lower than state
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Unemployment 4.3%

How Yavapai County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population241,656245,480+1.6%
Median household income$66,106$69,613+5.3%
Median home value$392,900$425,200+8.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.5%
$25K-$50K 20.0%
$50K-$100K 32.7%
$100K+ 31.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.0%
$10K-$15K
3.3%
$15K-$20K
3.6%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
4.0%
$30K-$35K
4.1%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
3.9%
$50K-$60K
7.5%
$60K-$75K
10.2%
$75K-$100K
14.9%
$100K-$125K
9.2%
$125K-$150K
6.7%
$150K-$200K
7.6%
$200K+
8.3%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
48.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%
Affordability Index Expensive
6.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,351/mo 23.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

37out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 62 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Yavapai County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Prescott Valley49,179$74,56911.7%$413,200
Prescott47,400$70,87411.8%$564,100
Chino Valley13,602$61,23711.4%$394,700
Cottonwood12,580$48,44818.6%$324,100
Camp Verde12,521$69,20315.5%$318,100
Verde Village11,930$69,33113.1%$354,200
Sedona9,777$73,73814.0%$786,800
Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)6,356$80,87811.9%$741,100
Williamson6,310$89,3985.7%$732,300
Lake Montezuma4,929$64,4559.7%$285,200
Paulden4,795$91,74112.3%$353,700
Clarkdale4,758$46,56318.6%$373,600
Dewey-Humboldt4,501$66,5357.9%$426,900
Cordes Lakes3,808$61,70810.9%$220,300
Cornville3,618$72,5966.7%$367,100
Bagdad2,814$107,88510.8%N/A
Black Canyon City2,181$47,46513.3%$288,500
Spring Valley1,673$42,81718.0%$203,300
Congress1,491$57,15916.0%$249,600
Wilhoit1,101$57,70815.9%$230,400
Mayer791$55,13224.3%$251,000
Peeples Valley746$70,31315.7%$308,000
Yarnell638$47,60910.3%$238,900
Seligman549$51,87528.4%$88,200
Ash Fork458$48,5635.2%$183,000
Jerome231$40,09616.9%$386,800

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Population Overview

Yavapai County is located in Arizona with a total population of 245,480. It is the 4th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona. The county encompasses 26 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yavapai County is 55.1 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 13.9% 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 $69,613. This is 13% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $425,200. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yavapai County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (15.4%) is well below the state average of 31.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yavapai County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arizona and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yavapai County, Arizona?

Yavapai County has a population of 245,480, making it the 4th most populous county in Arizona.

What is the median income in Yavapai County?

The median household income in Yavapai County is $69,613 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Yavapai County, Arizona?

Yavapai County contains 26 Census-designated places.