Yucca, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 75, Yucca'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

Yucca is a small community located in Arizona, within Mohave County. The total population is 75. It ranks as the 402nd most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yucca is 71.4 years. This is 83% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 37.3% 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 Yucca is $23,036. This is 71% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 71% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.7%. This is 242% 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 Yucca, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $77,900. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yucca has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.0% vs 52.6%).

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% 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 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Yucca, 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.