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Amado, AZ
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Population
53
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
0
Amado and its ZIP codes
Amado at a glance
- Amado is 84% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Amado, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Amado.
Unemployment rate
9.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,736
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,841
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.22B
FY 2026, $67,570 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Amado, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
272
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amado, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Amado
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Arivaca JunctionCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3 |
| TubacCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 10.8 |
| Elephant HeadCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Tumacacori-CarmenCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 19.7 |
| Rio RicoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 63.1 |
| ArivacaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 27.8 |
| SahuaritaTown | 17 mi | 31.7 |
| PatagoniaTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| BeyervilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.7 |
| NogalesCity | 24 mi | 20.8 |
| SonoitaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10.6 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.7 |
| Kino SpringsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Three PointsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 46.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amado, AZ in?
- Amado is in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Amado, AZ?
- About 53 people live in Amado, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amado?
- Nearby places include Arivaca Junction (3.8 mi), Tubac (5.3 mi), Elephant Head (7.1 mi), Tumacacori-Carmen (7.6 mi), Green Valley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023