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Duncan, AZ
Town in Greenlee County, Arizona.
Population
969
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
450
ZIP codes
0
Duncan and its ZIP codes
Duncan at a glance
- Duncan is about 6.9 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,529, 58% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,000 (65% below Arizona) and median rent is $665 a month.
Local data for Duncan, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Duncan, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,529
Poverty rate
36.5%
Median home value
$139,000
Median rent
$665/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (198), Irish Americans (99), German Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenlee County. PPP loans are for Duncan.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,798
5,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,574
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.6M
FY 2026, $4,036 per person
How people get to work
Duncan, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Duncan, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 25°F
10.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Duncan, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Duncan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Virden, NMVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| YorkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Redrock, NMCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| CliftonTown | 23 mi | 14.7 |
| MorenciCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Duncan, AZ in?
- Duncan is in Greenlee County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Duncan, AZ?
- About 969 people live in Duncan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Duncan?
- Nearby places include Franklin (4.3 mi), Virden, NM (6.3 mi), York (14 mi), Redrock, NM (21 mi), Clifton (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023