Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
214229
Sex Ratio
103.0 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
1.4 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.61 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Mohave County, AZ, exhibits a population growth rate of 1.4% over the past year, which is slightly below the state average of 1.3%. The county has a median age of 52.9 years, significantly higher than the state median of 38.4, indicating an aging population. With 31.3% of residents over 65, Mohave has one of the highest proportions of seniors in Arizona, contributing to an age dependency ratio of 91.6. This contrasts with younger counties like Maricopa and Yuma, which have lower median ages and higher percentages of residents under 18, highlighting Mohave's unique demographic profile.
Dependency Rate
91.6 %
Median Age
52.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
31.3 %
Active Aging Index
231.6 %
Old Dependency Rate
60 %
Young Dependency Rate
31.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
95169
Married-couple Household
43489
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
1.42 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.14 %
Average Household Size
2.21 p
Average Family Size
2.7 p
Household with Children (%)
19.9 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
50.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
23.8 %
Now Married
51.8 %
Widowed
9.5 %
Divorced
14.9 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.