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Scenic, AZ
Census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona.
Population
1,379
Land area
16.4sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
0
Scenic and its ZIP codes
Scenic at a glance
- Scenic is 30% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $29,063 a year, 64% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
Local data for Scenic, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scenic, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,063
Poverty rate
12.5%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
63.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (180), Mexican Americans (91), German Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mohave County. PPP loans are for Scenic.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,192
56,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $10,138 per person
How people get to work
Scenic, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home40.7%
Environment and hazard risk
Scenic, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,197
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
568
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
106° / 30°F
5.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scenic, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
Cities near Scenic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LittlefieldCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 11.8 |
| Mesquite, NVCity | 7.1 mi | 31.8 |
| Bunkerville, NVCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 10.3 |
| Beaver DamCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Moapa Valley, NVCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 43.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scenic, AZ in?
- Scenic is in Mohave County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Scenic, AZ?
- About 1,379 people live in Scenic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scenic?
- Nearby places include Littlefield (6.8 mi), Mesquite, NV (7.1 mi), Bunkerville, NV (7.3 mi), Beaver Dam (9.3 mi), Moapa Valley, NV (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023