Based on the most recent data and rankings for 2024, Nogales is named the poorest town in Arizona. This designation is determined by a combination of factors including median household income and poverty rate.
Key Statistics for Nogales
- Population: 19,761
- Median Household Income: $36,682 (lowest in Arizona)
- Poverty Rate: 27.8% (third highest in Arizona)
- People Living in Poverty: 5,483
Nogales ranks as the poorest due to its combination of the lowest median income in the state and one of the highest poverty rates. These figures are supported by other sources, which also list Nogales at or near the top for poverty rates and low income.
Comparison with Other Poor Towns in Arizona
| Rank | City | Population | Poverty Rate | Median Income | People in Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nogales | 19,761 | 27.8% | $36,682 | 5,483 |
| 2 | Douglas | 16,301 | 29.1% | $41,594 | 4,738 |
| 3 | Winslow | 8,943 | 31.6% | $43,918 | 2,824 |
While Douglas and Winslow also have high poverty rates, Nogales stands out for having both the lowest median income and a persistently high poverty rate, making it the poorest by overall economic measure.
Methodology
These rankings are based on data from the American Community Survey, considering both the percentage of people living below the poverty line and median household income, averaged into a composite score to determine the poorest places.
Nogales is currently recognized as the poorest town in Arizona due to its combination of the lowest median household income and one of the highest poverty rates in the state.
Sources
- https://stacker.com/stories/arizona/cities-arizona-most-living-poverty
- https://www.roadsnacks.net/poorest-places-in-arizona/
- https://www.homearea.com/rankings/place-in-az/poverty_rate/
- https://247wallst.com/income/2024/05/03/towns-in-arizona-with-the-worst-poverty/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Arizona_locations_by_per_capita_income