Lake Havasu City, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,192 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1060.5 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.55% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 55.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,673 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lake Havasu City grew by 22.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 47,953 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lake Havasu City has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,429 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.30% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lake Havasu City is about 13% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $334,289 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,263 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lake Havasu City is about 22.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,263 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lake Havasu City spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 109 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.1 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.2 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 109 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,379 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,929 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 994 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lake Havasu City is 13 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
Lake Havasu City has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Lake Havasu City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
What is the population of Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
The population of Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 49,192, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
The population density of Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 1060.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
The median household income in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is $67,429, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
The median home price in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is $334,289, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 5.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.