Ajo is a CDP located in Pima County Arizona. Ajo has a 2024 population of 2,858. Ajo is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually but its population has increased by 6.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,691 in 2020.
The average household income in Ajo is $59,713 with a poverty rate of 14.93%. The median age in Ajo is 59.6 years: 61.5 years for males, and 58.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ajo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,064 | 70.64% |
| Two or more races | 525 | 17.97% |
| Native American | 229 | 7.84% |
| Other race | 81 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,530 | 1.9 | 71 | 29 |
| Non Family | 853 | 1.24 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Married | 542 | 2.82 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Female | 111 | 2.42 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 24 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.7
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 5.32% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 6.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 562 | 23.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 213 | 8.78% |
| High School Graduate | 643 | 26.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 667 | 27.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,451 | 1,396 | 446 |
| Hispanic | 796 | 673 | 203 |
| 2+ Races | 443 | 347 | 156 |
| Native American | 132 | 132 | 83 |
| Other Race | 68 | 56 | 8 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 14 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $26,723 | $0 | $46,964 |
| High School Graduate | $31,383 | $34,583 | $30,601 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,535 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,962 | $25,722 | $27,770 |
| Some College | $15,521 | $2,499 | $0 |
$25,962
Average Earnings
$25,722
Average Male
$27,770
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.29% of Ajo residents speak only English, while 20.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 996 | 246 | 24.7% |
| White | 1,649 | 187 | 11.34% |
| Multiple | 525 | 110 | 20.95% |
| Other | 81 | 24 | 29.63% |
| Native | 227 | 11 | 4.85% |
14.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.65%
Male Poverty Rate
14.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ajo is Other, with 29.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ajo is Native, with 4.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.7% |
| High School | 26.49% |
| Some College | 12.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.35% |
| Female Employed | 2.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,650 | $70,558 |
| Households | $46,250 | $59,713 |
| Married Families | $66,522 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,173 | $49,734 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
492
Number of Veterans
445
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 139 |
| Vietnam | 135 |
| First Gulf War | 130 |
| Korea | 75 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 75+ | 129 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 20.54% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 13.98% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 16.28% |
| Other Race | 23 | 28.4% |
| Native American | 11 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.21%
Born in Ajo
94.52%
Native Born
5.48%
Foreign Born
1.75%
Non Citizen
3.73%
Naturalized
94.52% of Ajo residents were born in the United States, with 36.21% having been born in Arizona. 1.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,858 | -32 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 2,890 | -32 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 2,922 | -22 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 2,944 | 253 | 9.4% |
| 2020 | 2,691 | -150 | -5.28% |
| 2019 | 2,841 | -438 | -13.36% |
| 2018 | 3,279 | -246 | -6.98% |
| 2017 | 3,525 | -171 | -4.63% |
| 2016 | 3,696 | -190 | -4.89% |
| 2015 | 3,886 | 99 | 2.61% |
| 2014 | 3,787 | 330 | 9.55% |
| 2013 | 3,457 | 41 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 3,416 | 331 | 10.73% |
| 2011 | 3,085 | -219 | -6.63% |
| 2010 | 3,304 | 0 | 0% |