Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Thatcher, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,354

Median Agei

29.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.2%4,134

Hispanic/Latino

20.2%1,080

Asian

0.8%44

Other

0.6%32

Two or More

0.5%25

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%24

Black

0.2%9

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%161

High School Diploma

19.4%625

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%191

Some College (1+ yr)

23.4%756

Associate's Degree

12.5%404

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%369

Master's Degree

7.2%233

Professional Degree

0.9%29

Doctorate

1.6%51

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

21.1%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$274,400

Median Renti

$967

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%1,287

Renter-Occupied

29.1%527

Total Units

1,862

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.9%76

$50K–$100K

12%154

$100K–$150K

11.6%149

$150K–$200K

3.3%43

$200K–$300K

24%309

$300K–$500K

34.7%447

$500K–$1M

8.5%109

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

125

$1,000–$1,250

100

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%48

2010–2019

22.2%413

2000–2009

17.8%331

1990–1999

8.2%153

1980–1989

20.6%384

1970–1979

15.3%284

1960–1969

3.6%67

1950–1959

1%19

1940–1949

3.9%72

1939 or earlier

4.9%91

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.1%1,072

Electricity

38.8%704

Wood

0.8%14

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%12

Solar

0.7%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,455

Mean Household Incomei

$91,532

Per Capita Incomei

$31,348

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

2,492

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%147

$10K–$15K

3.2%58

$15K–$20K

0.7%13

$25K–$30K

1.6%29

$30K–$35K

1.8%33

$35K–$40K

1.9%35

$40K–$45K

8.9%161

$45K–$50K

2.3%42

$50K–$60K

7.5%136

$60K–$75K

11%199

$75K–$100K

17.8%322

$100K–$125K

9.3%169

$125K–$150K

5.7%104

$150K–$200K

17.3%313

$200K+

2.9%53

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$444/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes83% occupied$444/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,455/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

64%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

36%

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1753.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Philippines

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,295

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,361

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

204(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured

Thatcher, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026