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Bagdad, AZ
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona.
Population
2,814
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
349
ZIP codes
0
Bagdad and its ZIP codes
Bagdad at a glance
- Bagdad is about 5.4 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $107,885, 35% above the Arizona median of $79,964.
- Median rent is $626 a month.
Local data for Bagdad, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bagdad, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,885
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
4.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
24.0
Average commute
8.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,220), Irish Americans (305), Salvadoran Americans (250).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yavapai County. PPP loans are for Bagdad.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,601
71,329 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,854
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $11,558 per person
How people get to work
Bagdad, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 8.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bagdad, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,116
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,396
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 30°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bagdad, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Bagdad
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WikieupCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.4 |
| Alamo LakeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 43.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bagdad, AZ in?
- Bagdad is in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Bagdad, AZ?
- About 2,814 people live in Bagdad, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bagdad?
- Nearby places include Wikieup (26 mi), Alamo Lake (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023