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Red Mesa Unified District

Red Mesa Unified District is a unified school district in Arizona with a community population of 6,977. The median household income is $32,688 and the median age is 39.9.

6,977

Population

4

People / sq mi

$32,688

Median Income

39.9

Median Age

Red Mesa Unified District covers 1,949 sq mi of land at 3.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White1.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.6%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%

Economy & Income

$32,688

Median Household Income

$17,337

Per Capita Income

31.0%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$52,300

Median Home Value

$733

Median Rent

81.0%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

79.4%

High School+

7.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Red Mesa Unified District serves a community with a population of 6,977 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arizona.

The median household income in Red Mesa Unified District is $32,688, with a per capita income of $17,337. The poverty rate is 31.0%.

Red Mesa Unified District is 1.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Red Mesa Unified District, 79.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Red Mesa Unified District is $52,300, with a median rent of $733. The homeownership rate is 81.0%.

Data for Red Mesa Unified District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0406870).

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