Bullhead City, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,364 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 671.0 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.07% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 52.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,630 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bullhead City grew by 17.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 39,934 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bullhead City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,045 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.60% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bullhead City is about 39% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $237,152 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,023 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bullhead City is about 19.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,023 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bullhead City spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 142 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.1 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.1 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 142 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,408 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,983 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,161 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bullhead City is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bullhead City has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Bullhead City has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bullhead City, Arizona.
What is the population of Bullhead City, Arizona?
The population of Bullhead City, Arizona is 40,364, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bullhead City, Arizona?
The population density of Bullhead City, Arizona is 671.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bullhead City, Arizona?
The median household income in Bullhead City, Arizona is $47,045, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bullhead City, Arizona?
The median home price in Bullhead City, Arizona is $237,152, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bullhead City, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Bullhead City, Arizona is 11.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.