City · Arizona
Kingman, Arizona
Kingman, city, in Mohave County, Arizona. Kingman had 35,829 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 32,689 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 34,375 (±29). GEOID 0437620.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
35,829
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,689 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,375 ±29
Median household income
$61,792
±$4,964 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$267,700
±$14,121 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,058
±$72 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Kingman and what county is it in?
Kingman is a city in Mohave County, Arizona. It covers 37.5 square miles of land, 871 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kingman 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 Kingman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 35,829 people lived in Kingman on July 1, 2025, up 9.6% since 2020, faster than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020 Census counted 32,689 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 34,375 (±29).
| Measure | Kingman | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,375 ±29 | 220,517 | +4,649 |
| Households | 15,206 ±543 | 101,973 | +3,363 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.08 | 2.12 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 15,812 ±529 | 121,881 | +2,528 |
Kingman's population since 2000
From 20,069 in 2000 to 35,829 in 2025: up 78.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kingman 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 Kingman?
The median resident of Kingman is 43.0 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.0%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kingman | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±2.5 | 53.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±1.8 pts | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4% ±1.9 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±1.4 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.0% ±1.9 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.6% ±2.4 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | +1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0% ±1.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.4% ±2.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1% ±2.0 pts | 21.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±1.4 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±2.0 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0% ±2.9 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±3.1 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±1.1 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 Kingman earn?
Half of Kingman's 15,206 households earn less than $61,792 a year (±$4,964), against $57,684 in Mohave County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $60,340 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kingman | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,792 ±$4,964 | $57,684 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,063 ±$6,269 | $79,027 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,866 ±$2,658 | $35,963 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% ±2.9 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7% ±7.6 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3% ±2.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±1.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±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 Kingman?
Owners occupy 68.4% of Kingman's occupied homes and renters 31.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $267,700 by its owner (±$14,121). The median renter pays $1,058 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kingman | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $267,700 ±$14,121 | $281,000 | +$79,527 |
| Median gross rent | $1,058 ±$72 | $1,091 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4% ±8.1 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,308 ±$66 | $1,408 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.4% ±3.0 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.6% ±3.0 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 15,812 ±529 | 121,881 | +2,528 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.4% ±2.8 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.1% ±2.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±2.0 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 Kingman building?
Builders took permits for 141 new housing units in Kingman in 2025 (115 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 10 of 12 months), 3.9 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 Kingman work and get to work?
77.4% of Kingman's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Kingman | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7% ±3.0 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4% ±3.6 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1% ±2.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8% ±1.9 pts | 9.1% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min ±1.5 | 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 Kingman?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Kingman, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,644 (Tract 9549) to $89,899 (Tract 9536.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9536.04Mohave County | 7,315 | $89,899 |
| Tract 9538Mohave County | 7,190 | $50,096 |
| Tract 9536.03Mohave County | 4,380 | $78,672 |
| Tract 9539.02Mohave County | 4,858 | $62,102 |
| Tract 9539.01Mohave County | 4,127 | $57,750 |
| Tract 9549Mohave County | 3,668 | $48,644 |
| Tract 9536.02Mohave County | 2,645 | $49,449 |
| Tract 9507.05Mohave County | 4,432 | $46,685 |
| Tract 9507.08Mohave County | 5,607 | $56,922 |
| Tract 9507.03Mohave County | 4,038 | $37,887 |
| Tract 9506.02Mohave County | 2,817 | $49,039 |
| Tract 9548.01Mohave County | 2,893 | $70,827 |
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 Kingman) · Census block assignment files
How does Kingman compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kingman is the 1,147th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Kingman ranks 108th 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 | 29th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 22nd | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd | 210 |
| Median household income | 108th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 91st | 209 |
| Median home value | 100th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 94th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 109th | 175 |
| Median age | 103rd | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 145th | 206 |
| Work from home | 105th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 180th | 206 |
Kingman's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Kingman with other places
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 Kingman?
5 of the 57 figures for Kingman 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 Kingman 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 Kingman.