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Population Review

Show Low, Arizona Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Show Low, Arizona is 11,913 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $63,376, the median home value is $275,000, and the median age is 44.7.

The population has grown 15.5% since 2010 (10,703 → 12,366).

11,913

Population

182

People / sq mi

$63,376

Median Income

$275,000

Median Home Value

Show Low covers 65.5 sq mi of land at 182 people per square mile.

About Show Low, AZ

Show Low is a city in Arizona with a population of 11,913. It ranks #66 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 44.7, older than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Show Low is $63,376, below the US median of $74,580. 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $275,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,055. The homeownership rate of 67.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Show Low reflects 29.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.2 minutes each way.

Show Low city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Show Low city had a population of 10,703 in 2010 and 12,366 in 2024, a 15.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,366 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.04%.

2024 · 12K20102024

12,366

Population (2024)

10,703

Population (2010)

12,366

Peak (2024)

1.04%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,703
201110,734
201210,757
201310,733
201410,804
201510,824
201610,950
201711,107
201811,298
201911,442
202011,765
202111,960
202212,135
202312,273
202412,366

Race & Ethnicity

White82.0%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian1.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,376

Median Household Income

$35,400

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$275,000

Median Home Value

$1,055

Median Rent

67.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.6%

High School+

29.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

72.7%

Public Transit

8.7%

Work From Home

19.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

47.9%

Foreign Born

92.2%

Non-English at Home

9.3%

Veterans

17.5%

With Disability

89.6%

Health Insurance

96.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management29.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.7%
Construction8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.2%
Manufacturing5.4%
Transportation & Warehousing4.1%
Retail Trade3.8%
Information3.6%
Agriculture & Mining3.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.0%
Public Administration2.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Show Low, Arizona has a population of 11,913 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest city in Arizona.

The median household income in Show Low, Arizona is $63,376, with 6.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Show Low, Arizona is $275,000, with median monthly rent at $1,055 and a homeownership rate of 67.7%.

The median age in Show Low, Arizona is 44.7 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The population has grown 15.5% since 2010 (10,703 → 12,366).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.