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Yavapai County, Arizona
Yavapai County, Arizona. Yavapai County had 252,552 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020, in line with Arizona (+6.5%). It holds 28 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 17 census-designated) and 72 census tracts. GEOID 04025.
Yavapai County is the county of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
252,552
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 236,209 · ACS 2020-2024: 245,480
Median household income
$69,613
±$1,866 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$425,200
±$6,512 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,351
±$45 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
How many people live in Yavapai County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 236,209 residents in Yavapai County. The Census Bureau estimates 252,552 for July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, in line with Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 245,480 over 8,123 square miles of land.
| Measure | Yavapai County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 245,480 | 7,378,838 | +17,413 |
| Households | 111,157±984 | 2,856,081 | +12,771 |
| Average household size | 2.17±0.02 | 2.53 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 126,095±213 | 3,192,839 | +9,253 |
Yavapai County's population since 2000
From 167,517 in 2000 to 252,552 in 2025: up 50.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County holds 28 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 17 census-designated places. The largest is Prescott Valley with 52,423 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Prescott Valley | 46,785 | $74,569 |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 45,827 | $70,874 |
| Chino Valley | 13,020 | $61,237 |
| Camp Verde | 12,147 | $69,203 |
| Cottonwood, Yavapai County | 12,029 | $48,448 |
| Verde Village | 12,019 | $69,331 |
| Sedona | 9,684 | $73,738 |
| Williamson | 6,196 | $89,398 |
| Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) | 6,128 | $80,878 |
| Paulden | 5,567 | $91,741 |
| Lake Montezuma | 5,111 | $64,455 |
| Clarkdale | 4,424 | $46,563 |
| Dewey-Humboldt | 4,326 | $66,535 |
| Cornville | 3,362 | $72,596 |
| Cordes Lakes | 2,684 | $61,708 |
| Black Canyon City | 2,677 | $47,465 |
| BagdadGEOID 0405140 | 1,932 | $107,885 |
| CongressGEOID 0415220 | 1,811 | $57,159 |
| MayerGEOID 0445180 | 1,558 | $55,132 |
| Spring Valley | 1,143 | $42,817 |
| Wilhoit | 864 | $57,708 |
| Wickenburg | 7,474 | $67,600 |
| YarnellGEOID 0484980 | 570 | $47,609 |
| Peeples Valley | 499 | $70,313 |
| JeromeGEOID 0436290 | 464 | $40,096 |
| SeligmanGEOID 0465420 | 446 | $51,875 |
| Ash ForkGEOID 0404440 | 361 | $48,563 |
| Peoria | 190,985 | $95,815 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Yavapai County?
The median resident of Yavapai County is 55.1 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 34.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.4%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yavapai County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.1±0.1 | 39.0 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 15.4%±0.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.1%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.4% | 31.4% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.4%±0.3 pts | 52.6% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 3.5% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4%±0.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.5%±0.7 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.3%±0.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 18.6%±0.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1%±0.6 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±0.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.3%±1.1 pts | 33.3% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.2%±0.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.7%±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Yavapai County earn?
Half of Yavapai County's 111,157 households earn less than $69,613 a year (±$1,866), against $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,551 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,062 after inflation. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yavapai County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,613±$1,866 | $79,964 | +$5,062 |
| Mean household income | $92,313±$2,466 | $108,273 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,784±$1,116 | $42,503 | +$4,444 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±0.8 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0%±2.5 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2%±0.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6%±0.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 Yavapai County?
Owners occupy 75.1% of Yavapai County's occupied homes and renters 24.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $425,200 by its owner (±$6,512). The median renter pays $1,351 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yavapai County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $425,200±$6,512 | $394,500 | +$115,065 |
| Median gross rent | $1,351±$45 | $1,543 | +$186 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±2.6 pts | 42.2% | −4.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,679±$33 | $1,803 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1%±1.2 pts | 67.4% | +3.1 pts |
| Housing units | 126,095±213 | 3,192,839 | +9,253 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0%±1.2 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.0%±1.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Yavapai County building?
Builders took permits for 1,718 new housing units across Yavapai County in 2025 (1,347 single-family), 6.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Yavapai County get to work?
70.5% of Yavapai County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Yavapai County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.2%±0.6 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.4 pts | 5.1% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5%±1.3 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±0.9 pts | 18.4% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±0.9 | 25.4 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 are Yavapai County's census tracts?
Yavapai County is divided into 72 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,192 (Tract 19.01) to $114,219 (Tract 2.10).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Yavapai County compare with Arizona's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 15 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 15 |
| Median household income | 6th of 15 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 15 |
| Median age | 2nd of 15 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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