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Mayer, AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona.

Population

791

Land area

20.2sq mi

People per sq mi

39

ZIP codes

0

Mayer and its ZIP codes

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Mayer at a glance

  • Mayer is 40% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,132, 31% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,000 (36% below Arizona).

Local data for Mayer, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mayer, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,132

Poverty rate

24.3%

Median home value

$251,000

Homeownership

96.1%

Bachelor's or higher

12.0%

Median age

50.5

Average commute

35.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (143), German Americans (101), Italian Americans (60).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yavapai County. PPP loans are for Mayer.

Details

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

Yavapai County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Mayer, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.0%
  • Carpooled21.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mayer, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

96° / 34°F

15.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mayer, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

Cities near Mayer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Dewey-HumboldtTown6 mi18.8
Spring ValleyCensus-designated place7.2 mi1
Cordes LakesCensus-designated place11 mi10.8
Prescott ValleyTown13 mi40.4
PrescottCity18 mi49.2
WilhoitCensus-designated place21 mi15.7
Camp VerdeTown23 mi42.3
JeromeTown23 mi0.8
ClarkdaleTown24 mi10.2
CottonwoodCity24 mi28.2
Verde VillageCensus-designated place25 mi6.9
WilliamsonCensus-designated place25 mi58.1
Black Canyon CityCensus-designated place25 mi24.6
Chino ValleyTown27 mi62.5
CornvilleCensus-designated place29 mi13.4
Lake MontezumaCensus-designated place29 mi11.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mayer, AZ in?
Mayer is in Yavapai County, Arizona.
What is the population of Mayer, AZ?
About 791 people live in Mayer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mayer?
Nearby places include Dewey-Humboldt (6 mi), Spring Valley (7.2 mi), Cordes Lakes (11 mi), Prescott Valley (13 mi), Prescott (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023