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Young, AZ
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona.
Population
236
Land area
47.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
0
Young and its ZIP codes
Young at a glance
- Young is 92% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Young, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gila County. PPP loans are for Young.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,621
15,339 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,097
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$621M
FY 2026, $11,658 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Young, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
268
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Young, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Young
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Haigler CreekCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Hunter CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Bear FlatCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Christopher CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Kohls RanchCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest LakesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.5 |
| Tonto VillageCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| GiselaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| Star ValleyTown | 19 mi | 36.1 |
| Mead RanchCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| Jakes CornerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Oxbow EstatesCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| RyeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| PaysonTown | 23 mi | 19.3 |
| Mesa del CaballoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Young, AZ in?
- Young is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Young, AZ?
- About 236 people live in Young, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Young?
- Nearby places include Haigler Creek (7.6 mi), Hunter Creek (14 mi), Bear Flat (14 mi), Christopher Creek (15 mi), Kohls Ranch (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023