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Ajo, AZ
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona.
Population
3,107
Land area
33.3sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
0
Ajo and its ZIP codes
Ajo at a glance
- Ajo is 44% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,958 a year, 33% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,400 (68% below Arizona) and median rent is $838 a month.
Local data for Ajo, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ajo, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,958
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$124,400
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
62.8
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (799), German Americans (472), Irish Americans (205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pima County. PPP loans are for Ajo.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,242
387,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.7B
FY 2026, $20,828 per person
How people get to work
Ajo, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle6.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ajo, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
2,563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,620
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
104° / 45°F
7.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ajo, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Ajo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9 |
| CharcoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ajo, AZ in?
- Ajo is in Pima County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Ajo, AZ?
- About 3,107 people live in Ajo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ajo?
- Nearby places include Why (13 mi), Charco (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023