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Bullhead City, Arizona
Bullhead City, city, in Mohave County, Arizona. Bullhead City had 43,987 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 41,348 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 42,496 (±28). GEOID 0408220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
43,987
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 41,348 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,496 ±28
Median household income
$50,556
±$2,652 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$211,500
±$12,876 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,079
±$39 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Bullhead City and what county is it in?
Bullhead City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona. It covers 59.4 square miles of land, 696 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bullhead City is in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bullhead City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 43,987 people lived in Bullhead City on July 1, 2025, up 6.4% since 2020, in line with Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020 Census counted 41,348 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 42,496 (±28).
| Measure | Bullhead City | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,496 ±28 | 220,517 | +2,244 |
| Households | 20,952 ±572 | 101,973 | +3,814 |
| Average household size | 2.02 ±0.05 | 2.12 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 25,220 ±477 | 121,881 | +1,485 |
Bullhead City's population since 2000
From 33,769 in 2000 to 43,987 in 2025: up 30.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bullhead City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bullhead City?
The median resident of Bullhead City is 56.0 years old; 14.5% are under 18 and 34.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.8%. 8.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bullhead City | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.0 ±2.9 | 53.6 | +4.1 |
| Under 18 years | 14.5% ±1.3 pts | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.3% ±1.7 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±1.2 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.8% ±2.7 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.7% ±3.3 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.9% ±1.3 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.9% ±1.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.0% ±1.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| With a disability | 25.3% ±1.5 pts | 21.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±1.7 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±2.1 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2% ±1.9 pts | 15.2% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±2.1 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bullhead City earn?
Half of Bullhead City's 20,952 households earn less than $50,556 a year (±$2,652), against $57,684 in Mohave County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $51,082 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bullhead City | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,556 ±$2,652 | $57,684 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,197 ±$10,344 | $79,027 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,822 ±$5,048 | $35,963 | +$5,948 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7% ±2.3 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.8% ±6.5 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.5% ±2.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±1.4 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.7% ±1.7 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bullhead City?
Owners occupy 69.9% of Bullhead City's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $211,500 by its owner (±$12,876). The median renter pays $1,079 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bullhead City | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $211,500 ±$12,876 | $281,000 | +$38,834 |
| Median gross rent | $1,079 ±$39 | $1,091 | +$114 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4% ±4.8 pts | 39.3% | +7.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,300 ±$116 | $1,408 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9% ±3.0 pts | 74.1% | +12.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.1% ±3.0 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 25,220 ±477 | 121,881 | +1,485 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.8% ±2.4 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.2% ±2.6 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bullhead City building?
Builders took permits for 273 new housing units in Bullhead City in 2025 (263 in single-family houses), 6.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bullhead City work and get to work?
79.9% of Bullhead City's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.5%.
| Measure | Bullhead City | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.4% ±2.0 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.3% | +3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9% ±3.2 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±2.2 pts | 9.1% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±1.7 | 19.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bullhead City?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Bullhead City, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,910 (Tract 9517.01) to $93,750 (Tract 9520.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9514.01Mohave County | 4,476 | $56,317 |
| Tract 9516.02Mohave County | 4,324 | $54,032 |
| Tract 9519Mohave County | 4,650 | $55,539 |
| Tract 9515.01Mohave County | 4,232 | $46,170 |
| Tract 9516.01Mohave County | 3,650 | $44,722 |
| Tract 9515.04Mohave County | 3,688 | $62,697 |
| Tract 9518Mohave County | 3,510 | $46,467 |
| Tract 9517.01Mohave County | 2,699 | $37,910 |
| Tract 9517.02Mohave County | 2,664 | $39,554 |
| Tract 9515.03Mohave County | 2,358 | $50,479 |
| Tract 9514.03Mohave County | 2,790 | $66,674 |
| Tract 9514.04Mohave County | 1,826 | $38,796 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bullhead City) · Census block assignment files
How does Bullhead City compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bullhead City is the 946th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 26th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Bullhead City ranks 153rd of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 26th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 30th | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd | 210 |
| Median household income | 153rd | 196 |
| Per capita income | 86th | 209 |
| Median home value | 125th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 89th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 55th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 134th | 175 |
| Median age | 50th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 138th | 206 |
| Work from home | 95th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 158th | 206 |
Bullhead City's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bullhead City?
7 of the 57 figures for Bullhead City on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bullhead City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bullhead City.