Yavapai County, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Arizona
The population of Yavapai County, Arizona is 241,656 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Arizona. The median household income is $66,106, the median home value is $392,900, and the median age is 55.0.
The population of Yavapai County has grown 19.4% since 2010 (210,990 → 252,013), a +1.28% annualized rate.
241,656
Population
+1.28%
Annual growth
30
People / sq mi
$66,106
Median Income
$392,900
Median Home Value
Yavapai County covers 8,123 sq mi of land at 29.7 people per square mile.
About Yavapai County, AZ
Yavapai County skews on age — the median resident is 55.0, older than the national median. With 241,656 residents, Yavapai County is a county in Arizona. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Arizona in the country, at #4 by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,106 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $392,900, with typical rent around $1,258.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 29.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 12.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Yavapai County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Yavapai County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Yavapai County had a population of 210,990 in 2010 and 252,013 in 2024, a 19.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 252,013 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.28%.
252,013
Population (2024)
210,990
Population (2010)
252,013
Peak (2024)
1.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 210,990 |
| 2011 | 211,081 |
| 2012 | 212,065 |
| 2013 | 214,539 |
| 2014 | 217,882 |
| 2015 | 221,019 |
| 2016 | 224,828 |
| 2017 | 228,398 |
| 2018 | 232,467 |
| 2019 | 236,062 |
| 2020 | 237,228 |
| 2021 | 242,392 |
| 2022 | 246,266 |
| 2023 | 249,499 |
| 2024 | 252,013 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
55.0
Median Age
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Male
33.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.7% · Seniors (65+): 33.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $66,106$-10,766 vs state |
| Mean household income | $88,175 |
| Per-capita income | $39,890 |
| Poverty rate | 7.8%-1.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Yavapai County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
3.0%
Carpool
72.4%
Public transit
12.5%
Work from home
22.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$392,900+$34,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,258
Median rent
73.5%
Homeownership rate
124,032
Total housing units
87.8%
Occupied
12.2%
Vacant
26.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.3%
With health insurance
95.6%
With broadband internet
61.9%
Foreign-born
12.2%
Veterans (18+)
17.8%
With a disability
89.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.5%
High School+
29.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yavapai County, Arizona has a population of 241,656 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Arizona. Population density is 30 people per square mile.
The population of Yavapai County has grown 19.4% since 2010 (210,990 → 252,013), a +1.28% annualized rate.
The median household income in Yavapai County, Arizona is $66,106, with mean (average) household income of $88,175 and per-capita income of $39,890. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Yavapai County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3.3%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Yavapai County, Arizona is 55.0 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
The median home value in Yavapai County is $392,900 and median monthly rent is $1,258. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 124,032 total housing units, 12.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Yavapai County, Arizona is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Phoenix is among the largest cities associated with Yavapai County, Arizona, with a population of 1,624,832.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.