Bullhead City, Arizona Income Statistics
Bullhead City Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Bullhead City Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,945 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $44,449 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 6.1% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.1% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Bullhead City is about 38% lower than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Bullhead City (3.9%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Bullhead City earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Bullhead City, Arizona grew by 34.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $49,945 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.9% per year.
Bullhead City has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2011, its income was 26% lower. The gap has widened from 27% in 2009 to 38% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Bullhead City
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Households by income, 2024
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About 3,837 households (19.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 36.5% of households in Bullhead City had an income under $35,000 and 7.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Bullhead City has a larger share of households earning $25,000 to $34,999 (13.9% vs 6.7%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,490 | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,105 | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,890 | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,769 | 13.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,685 | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,139 | 20.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,945 | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,273 | 11.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 756 | 3.8% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 807 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 19,860 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,145 residents (6.1% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 6.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.8% of Bullhead City residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 39.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 10.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Bullhead City has a larger share of residents earning $15,000 to $24,999 (16.0% vs 10.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (6.1% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 4,180 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 4,307 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,876 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,646 | 16.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,726 | 13.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,486 | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,300 | 12.2% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,653 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,145 | 6.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 35,319 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.8% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Bullhead City
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.542 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $51,493 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $44,371 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 13.8% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Bullhead City, it is 0.542, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 16% more than women's income in Bullhead City, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 16% wage gap accumulates to roughly $249,270 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bullhead City, Arizona has narrowed from about 23% to 14% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 1% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $648 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.0% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 15 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,739 people are unemployed in Bullhead City, Arizona.
The average commute time in Bullhead City is 15 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Bullhead City, Arizona has fallen from 13.0% to 11.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 15.9% in 2013 and fell as low as 7.6% in 2020.
Bullhead City has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2018, at 2.0 points higher. The gap has widened from 4.3 points in 2011 to 6.0 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bullhead City, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Arizona, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Bullhead City, Arizona.
How Rich Is Bullhead City, Arizona?
Bullhead City has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $49,945, about 38% lower than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How fast is household income rising in Bullhead City, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Bullhead City, Arizona rose 34%, from $37,215 to $49,945. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +34% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Bullhead City in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Bullhead City, Arizona was $47,045, up 4% from $45,422 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Bullhead City in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Bullhead City, Arizona was $42,639. By 2024 it had risen 17% to $49,945.
Is unemployment high in Bullhead City, Arizona?
Unemployment in Bullhead City, Arizona is 11.3%, well above the Arizona rate of 5.1%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Bullhead City, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Bullhead City is 0.542. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Bullhead City, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bullhead City, Arizona has narrowed from about 23% to 14% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 1% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $648 since 2009.
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