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.

Show Low, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,913

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.5%9,114

Hispanic/Latino

15%1,783

Two or More

5%600

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.1%249

Asian

0.9%112

Black

0.5%55

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%465

High School Diploma

22%1,851

Some College (<1 yr)

13%1,094

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%1,453

Associate's Degree

7%591

Bachelor's Degree

19.5%1,634

Master's Degree

7.5%629

Professional Degree

1.5%127

Doctorate

1.2%102

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

29.7%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$275,000

Median Renti

$1,055

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.7%3,459

Renter-Occupied

32.3%1,653

Total Units

7,989

Homeownership

67.7%

Vacancy Rate

36%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%337

$50K–$100K

6.2%213

$100K–$150K

6.4%222

$150K–$200K

12.4%428

$200K–$300K

21.2%732

$300K–$500K

26.5%918

$500K–$1M

14.3%495

$1M+

3.3%114

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

337

$750–$1,000

228

$1,000–$1,250

474

$1,250–$1,500

143

$1,500–$2,000

204

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%63

2010–2019

7.1%564

2000–2009

37.1%2,965

1990–1999

16.5%1,316

1980–1989

15.7%1,258

1970–1979

15%1,196

1960–1969

5%399

1950–1959

2.7%212

1940–1949

0.2%16

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.6%2,997

Electricity

35.1%1,793

Wood

3.8%194

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%119

No Fuel

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,376

Mean Household Incomei

$82,542

Per Capita Incomei

$35,400

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

4,770

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%221

$10K–$15K

3.7%191

$15K–$20K

3.7%188

$20K–$25K

3.6%184

$25K–$30K

6.4%328

$30K–$35K

7.8%397

$35K–$40K

3.5%181

$40K–$45K

3.7%191

$45K–$50K

2.7%137

$50K–$60K

8.1%412

$60K–$75K

11.7%600

$75K–$100K

14.3%731

$100K–$125K

8%411

$125K–$150K

4.1%212

$150K–$200K

8.5%435

$200K+

5.7%293

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

$469/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes80% occupied$469/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,376/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

38%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

50%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% 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

5724.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

236

Philippines

112

Germany

112

Guatemala

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,482

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,491

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

874(9.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured