Yavapai County, Arizona Income Statistics
Yavapai County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Yavapai County Below averageAmong the top 3 wealthiest counties in Arizona
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Yavapai County | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,192 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $53,387 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.3% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.3% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 8.3% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Yavapai County is about 13% lower than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Yavapai County (5.3%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Yavapai County 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 Yavapai County, Arizona grew by 59.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $70,192 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.3% per year.
Yavapai County has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2024, at 13% lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Yavapai County
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Households by income, 2024
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About 35,328 households (31.8% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 23.6% of households in Yavapai County had an income under $35,000 and 15.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Yavapai County has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (15.0% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (8.3% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 5,602 | 5.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,613 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8,025 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9,045 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13,206 | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19,713 | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16,622 | 15.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17,672 | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8,457 | 7.6% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 9,199 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 111,153 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 22,111 residents (10.3% 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 11.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 9.5% of Yavapai County residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 31.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 18.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Yavapai County has a larger share of residents earning $15,000 to $24,999 (13.0% vs 10.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (10.3% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 20,411 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 22,661 | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 16,982 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 27,920 | 13.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 24,650 | 11.5% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 31,416 | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 31,645 | 14.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17,113 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 22,111 | 10.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 214,910 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 9.5% 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 Yavapai County
| Metric | Yavapai County | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.522 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $62,606 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $52,408 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 16.3% | 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 Yavapai County, it is 0.522, 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 19% more than women's income in Yavapai County, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 19% wage gap accumulates to roughly $356,930 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Yavapai County, Arizona has narrowed from about 20% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 21% in 2010, and was narrowest at 14% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,265 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Yavapai County | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 14.4% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 4,386 people are unemployed in Yavapai County, Arizona.
The average commute time in Yavapai County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Yavapai County, Arizona has fallen from 8.8% to 4.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.9% in 2014 and fell as low as 4.2% in 2023.
Yavapai County started 0.1 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2021, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 1.0 point lower.
Yavapai County, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Yavapai County, AZ is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 245,472 residents against a local median of 144,211. Where Yavapai County, AZ breaks from the counties next to it is unemployment, sitting 39% below the local median of 7.0% at 4.3%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 5.5% on unemployment, so Yavapai County, AZ sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Yavapai County, AZ has the lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai County, AZ | 245,472 | $70,192 #3/6 | 5.3%/yr #3/6 | 4.3% #1/6 | 0.522 #2/6 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 4,540,439 | $89,727 | 6.0%/yr | 4.5% | 0.540 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 144,211 | $73,127 | 4.6%/yr | 5.6% | 0.568 |
| Mohave County, AZ | 220,517 | $57,810 | 4.8%/yr | 7.2% | 0.537 |
| La Paz County, AZ | 16,663 | $49,467 | 4.1%/yr | 10.0% | 0.502 |
| Gila County, AZ | 53,793 | $62,283 | 5.5%/yr | 7.0% | 0.538 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Yavapai County, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Arizona, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Yavapai County, Arizona.
How Rich Is Yavapai County, Arizona?
Yavapai County has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $70,192, about 13% lower than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How fast is household income rising in Yavapai County, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Yavapai County, Arizona rose 59%, from $44,026 to $70,192. Over the same years, income here kept pace with Arizona as a whole: +59% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Yavapai County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Yavapai County, Arizona was $66,687, up 6% from $62,660 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Yavapai County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Yavapai County, Arizona was $53,510. By 2024 it had risen 31% to $70,192.
What is the Gini coefficient in Yavapai County, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Yavapai County is 0.522. 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 Yavapai County, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Yavapai County, Arizona has narrowed from about 20% to 16% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 21% in 2010, and was narrowest at 14% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,265 since 2009.
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