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.

Eloy, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,671

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

47.4%7,909

White

34.8%5,801

Black

7.9%1,315

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.6%770

Two or More

2.6%430

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.5%253

Asian

0.9%148

Other

0.3%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.4%1,621

High School Diploma

22.1%2,895

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%882

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%2,169

Associate's Degree

6.1%806

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%1,221

Master's Degree

2.6%340

Professional Degree

0.6%85

Doctorate

0.1%7

HS or Higher

76.4%

BA or Higher

12.6%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$243,600

Median Renti

$938

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%2,868

Renter-Occupied

32.9%1,404

Total Units

4,894

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.7%365

$50K–$100K

10%286

$100K–$150K

10.9%313

$150K–$200K

8.4%240

$200K–$300K

20.9%598

$300K–$500K

26.4%758

$500K–$1M

10.7%308

Rent Distribution

Under $500

333

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

430

$1,000–$1,250

142

$1,250–$1,500

147

$1,500–$2,000

156

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.2%206

2010–2019

19.7%963

2000–2009

22.9%1,121

1990–1999

13.7%672

1980–1989

7%344

1970–1979

14.6%714

1960–1969

8.2%399

1950–1959

5.2%256

1940–1949

3%147

1939 or earlier

1.5%72

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.2%2,485

Utility Gas

33.4%1,427

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%182

Solar

2.6%111

Wood

0.6%24

Fuel Oil

0.5%22

No Fuel

0.5%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,080

Mean Household Incomei

$65,543

Per Capita Incomei

$19,561

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

4,266

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%341

$10K–$15K

4.5%191

$15K–$20K

8.6%367

$20K–$25K

4.2%179

$25K–$30K

8.3%356

$30K–$35K

2.2%94

$35K–$40K

2.2%92

$40K–$45K

4.5%193

$45K–$50K

4.5%192

$50K–$60K

9.3%396

$60K–$75K

8.6%368

$75K–$100K

14.1%601

$100K–$125K

8.1%345

$125K–$150K

7.4%315

$150K–$200K

2.8%121

$200K+

2.8%121

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

221

Residentsi

509

Avg. Tenant Renti

$407/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing31 homes91% occupied$405/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes76% occupied$439/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 853 homes92% occupied$377/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,080/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

84.7%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

11.8%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

79.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.4% of subsidized households are minority

15.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.4% 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

2,61015.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,157

Philippines

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,828

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,001

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,069(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.6%Insured

13.4%Uninsured

Eloy, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026