Mohave County, Arizona Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Mohave County, Arizona, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Mohave County, Arizona. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Mohave County, Arizona. The estimated population of Mohave County, Arizona is 211,274 people, with a median age of 52.3.

We can look at the total population in Mohave County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
211,274
+0.13%
+3.22%
2020
210,998
+1.59%
-
2019
207,695
+0.79%
-
2018
206,064
+0.67%
-
2017
204,691
 - -

Population of Mohave County, Arizona by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.9%
78%
 -2.69%
Black/African American
1%
1%
 0.00%
Native
1.6%
2.1%
 -23.81%
Hispanic
17.2%
15.9%
 +8.18%
Asian
1.1%
1.2%
 -8.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1.6%
 +81.25%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Mohave County, Arizona by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.3 0% 51.3 +0.2% 53.2 +0.19%
2020 52.3 +1.36% 51.2 +1.59% 53.1 +0.76%
2019 51.6 +1.38% 50.4 +1.2% 52.7 +1.15%
2018 50.9 +0.99% 49.8 +0.61% 52.1 +1.36%
2017 50.4 - 49.5 - 51.4 -

The median age of Mohave County, Arizona gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 9,855 +0.96% 9,380 -8.1% 9,947 8,634
10 to 19 11,040 -7.13% 10,711 -2.2204460492503E-16% 10,269 10,707
20 to 29 10,779 -1.25% 9,491 -3.82% 10,641 9,131
30 to 39 9,982 +10.42% 9,103 +10.32% 11,041 10,072
40 to 49 10,638 -3.13% 10,150 -8.67% 10,273 9,293
50 to 59 14,524 -5.24% 15,479 -7.29% 13,766 14,373
60 to 69 16,842 +13.86% 17,784 +13.33% 19,298 20,267
70+ 19,515 +11.82% 19,418 +11.01% 21,921 21,641

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Mohave County, Arizona is $49,738.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Mohave County.

  • Under 25
    $42,252.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,927.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,220.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,508.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Mohave County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Mohave County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Mohave County, Arizona is currently $66,362.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.09% of households in Mohave County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Mohave County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Mohave County is $29,657.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Mohave County by the total population of Mohave County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Mohave County, Arizona, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Mohave County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Mohave County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Mohave County over the age of 16 is 179,564.

Of those people, a total of 45.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Mohave County is 42.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 7,847 44.10% 25.70%
20 to 24 years 8,888 74.90% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 10,884 81.30% 9.00%
30 to 34 years 10,697 81.90% 9.30%
35 to 44 years 19,689 80.70% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 22,577 68.00% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 15,855 59.00% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 18,833 37.80% 4.70%
65 to 74 years 37,293 15.10% 6.20%
75 years and over 27,001 4.00% 4.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Mohave County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 155,454 44.60% 7.50%
Black or African American 1,782 55.30% 18.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,981 53.90% 14.50%
Asian 2,148 53.70% 2.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 339 83.20% 2.80%
Other 7,631 55.20% 4.40%
Two or more races 9,229 49.30% 5.80%
Hispanic or Latino 27,399 61.40% 6.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 140,627 42.20% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Mohave County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Mohave County is 75,923, with median earnings of $32,824.00.

Women in Mohave County, Arizona earning approximately 81.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 75,923 $32,824.00
Male 39,413 $37,100.00
Female 36,510 $30,197.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 5,948 $55,352.00
Business and Financial 2,091 $53,321.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,088 $59,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 847 $68,641.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 172 $78,611.00
Community and Social Service 1,197 $42,649.00
Legal 921 $70,669.00
Educational and Library 3,466 $41,597.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,059 $25,483.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4,743 $73,622.00
Healthcare Support 3,249 $26,773.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,363 $38,073.00
Law Enforcement 1,159 $53,470.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5,855 $17,964.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 4,512 $23,950.00
Personal Care and Service 2,763 $16,296.00
Sales 7,888 $30,406.00
Office and Administrative Support 9,428 $31,341.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 357 $32,908.00
Construction and Extraction 4,194 $32,966.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,682 $39,568.00
Production 3,582 $30,915.00
Transportation and Material Moving 4,130 $41,667.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 3,253 $64,442.00 2,695 $49,523.00
Business and Financial 744 $53,333.00 1,347 $53,310.00
Computer and Mathematical 844 $53,700.00 244 $98,056.00
Architecture and Engineering 650 $69,484.00 197 $53,958.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 107 $107,768.00 65 $61,484.00
Community and Social Service 390 $42,214.00 807 $42,758.00
Legal 359 $85,787.00 562 $70,471.00
Educational and Library 925 $46,258.00 2,541 $37,734.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 337 $20,068.00 722 $29,353.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,455 $95,161.00 3,288 $65,088.00
Healthcare Support 466 $23,243.00 2,783 $28,141.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,205 $38,153.00 158 $29,342.00
Law Enforcement 847 $59,375.00 312 $44,821.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,857 $20,958.00 2,998 $15,512.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,613 $25,430.00 1,899 $22,013.00
Personal Care and Service 766 $22,500.00 1,997 $14,662.00
Sales 4,098 $40,044.00 3,790 $24,482.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,692 $29,128.00 7,736 $31,525.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 186 $43,519.00 171 $19,230.00
Construction and Extraction 4,161 $32,691.00 33 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,626 $39,568.00 56 $38,750.00
Production 2,575 $34,398.00 1,007 $23,510.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3,880 $47,667.00 250 $16,100.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 93,179 households in Mohave County, with an average household size of 2.24 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 58,758 families in Mohave County with an average family size of 2.72 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 43,695 5,343 9,720 34,421
Average Household Size 2.71 2.96 3.36 1.2
Total Families 43,695 5,343 9,720 0
Average Household Size 2.67 2.58 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 58,758 families in Mohave County, 10.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Mohave County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 116,893 housing units in Mohave County, Arizona.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 93,179 79.71%
Vacant 23,714 20.29%

20.22% of the total 116,893 housing units in Mohave County are rental units. This is approximately 23,636 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 66,782 are occupied by the owner - or 57.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Mohave County is $884.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Mohave County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    2,761
  • Less than $500
    1,770
  • $500 to $999
    13,304
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7,299
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    913
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    177
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    109
  • $3,000 or more
    64

Property Value

The median value of a property in Mohave County is $192,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Mohave County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6,236
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    8,881
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9,715
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9,734
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    15,469
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    12,569
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,477
  • $1,000,000 or more
    701

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Mohave County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Mohave County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    591
  • 1940 to 1949
    608
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,947
  • 1960 to 1969
    5,544
  • 1970 to 1979
    17,144
  • 1980 to 1989
    23,366
  • 1990 to 1999
    27,001
  • 2000 to 2009
    33,253
  • 2010 to 2013
    7,166
  • 2014 or later
    273

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Mohave County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,327
  • 1 vehicle available
    31,973
  • 2 vehicles available
    34,591
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    22,288

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Mohave County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Mohave County that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Mohave County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    3,567
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    11,736
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    16,745
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    12,995
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    8,012
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,854
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,959
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    892
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    610
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,534
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,254
  • 90 or more minutes
    2,357

Summary

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Places in Mohave County, Arizona

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