Asset inventory
Mescal, Arizona
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
People of Mescal, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2020: 1,751
- 2030: 1,850
- 2040: 1,870
- 2050: 1,895
- 2060: 1,949
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 71 (4.1%)
- 5 to 9: 88 (5.0%)
- 10 to 14: 101 (5.8%)
- 15 to 19: 81 (4.6%)
- 20 to 24: 74 (4.2%)
- 25 to 29: 68 (3.9%)
- 30 to 34: 70 (4.0%)
- 35 to 39: 64 (3.7%)
- 40 to 44: 73 (4.2%)
- 45 to 49: 118 (6.7%)
- 50 to 54: 119 (6.8%)
- 55 to 59: 130 (7.4%)
- 60 to 64: 189 (10.8%)
- 65 to 69: 161 (9.2%)
- 70 to 74: 144 (8.2%)
- 75 to 79: 96 (5.5%
- Under 5: 71 (4.1%)
- 5 to 9: 88 (5.0%)
- 10 to 14: 101 (5.8%)
- 15 to 19: 81 (4.6%)
- 20 to 24: 74 (4.2%)
- 25 to 29: 68 (3.9%)
- 30 to 34: 70 (4.0%)
- 35 to 39: 64 (3.7%)
- 40 to 44: 73 (4.2%)
- 45 to 49: 118 (6.7%)
- 50 to 54: 119 (6.8%)
- 55 to 59: 130 (7.4%)
- 60 to 64: 189 (10.8%)
- 65 to 69: 161 (9.2%)
- 70 to 74: 144 (8.2%)
- 75 to 79: 96 (5.5%)
- 80 to 84: 74 (4.2%)
- 85 and over: 30 (1.7%)
- Median age (years): 53.0
- 16 years and over: 1,478 (84.4%)
- 18 years and over: 1,440 (82.2%)
- 21 years and over: 1,338 (79.3%)
- 62 and over: 619 (35.4%)
- 65 and over: 505 (28.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 1,406 (80.3%)
- Black or African American: 13 (0.7%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 18 (1.0%)
- Asian: 8 (0.5%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 12 (0.7%)
- Some other race: 56 (3.2%)
- Two or more races: 238 (13.6%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 243 (13.9%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- English only: 1,675 (96.2%)
- Language other than English: 66 (3.8%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 0 (0.0%)
- Spanish: 32 (1.8%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 0 (0.0%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 535
- Employed: 514
- Unemployed: 21
- Unemployment rate: 3.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 259 (50.4%)
- Service: 12 (2.3%)
- Sales & office: 98 (19.1%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 30 (5.8%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 115 (22.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Workforce (by industry)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 0 (0.0%)
- Construction: 35 (6.8%)
- Manufacturing: 66 (12.8%)
- Wholesale trade: 5 (1.0%)
- Retail trade: 121 (23.5%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 9 (1.8%)
- Information: 9 (1.8%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 49 (9.5%)
- Professional, scientific, management,
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 0 (0.0%)
- Construction: 35 (6.8%)
- Manufacturing: 66 (12.8%)
- Wholesale trade: 5 (1.0%)
- Retail trade: 121 (23.5%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 9 (1.8%)
- Information: 9 (1.8%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 49 (9.5%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 92 (17.9%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 84 (16.3%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 32 (6.2%)
- Other services (except public administration): 12 (2.3%)
- Public administration: 0 (0.0%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
30.4 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $55,417
- Median family income: $89,514
- Per capita income: $32,493
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 12.4%
- Families: 6.7%
- Children (under 18): 10.2%
- Seniors (65+): 14.2%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Mescal education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 7 (0.6%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 28 (2.2%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 389 (30.8%)
- Some college (no degree): 380 (30.1%)
- Associate’s degree: 85 (6.7%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 232 (18.4%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 140 (11.1%)
- High school graduate or higher: 1,226 (97.2%)
- Bachelor’s de
- Less than 9th grade: 7 (0.6%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 28 (2.2%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 389 (30.8%)
- Some college (no degree): 380 (30.1%)
- Associate’s degree: 85 (6.7%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 232 (18.4%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 140 (11.1%)
- High school graduate or higher: 1,226 (97.2%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 372 (29.5%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 8
- Kindergarten: 11
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 201
- High school (grades 9-12): 199
- College or graduate school: 110
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
K-12 schools
Educational attainment
K-12 schools
Health care
Quality of life
Mescal housing, real estate & development
Housing units
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 858
- Occupied housing units: 769 (89.6%)
- Vacant housing units: 89 (10.4%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.7%
- Rental vacancy rate: 3.8%
- Owner-occupied: 644 (83.7%)
- Renter-occupied: 125 (16.3%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Housing affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $191,300
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,496*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 110 (35.7%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $774
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 44 (93.6%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Transportation & shipping
Distance & routes from Mescal to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Mescal to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Mescal to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Mescal to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Mescal to major metro markets
Airports
Distance & routes from Mescal to major metro markets
Airports
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Telecom
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Lodging & meeting space
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