Ajo, AZ

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Ajo Overview

2,922
TOTAL POPULATION
1,402
MALE POPULATION
1,520
FEMALE POPULATION
92.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,550
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,650
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,190
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
44.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ajo Zip Codes

Ajo Area Codes

Race in Ajo

The most populous races in Ajo are White / Caucasian (2,064 | 70.6%), Hispanic or Latino (997 | 34.1%), and Two or more Races (525 | 18.0%).
Race in Ajo
Race# Population% Population
Asian200.7%
Black / African American30.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino99734.1%
Native / Alaskan2297.8%
White / Caucasian2,06470.6%
Two or more Races52518.0%
Some other Race812.8%
Total2,922100.0%

Ancestry in Ajo

The most populous ancestries reported in Ajo are Mexican (820 | 28.1%), English (462 | 15.8%), German (366 | 12.5%), Irish (254 | 8.7%), and American (213 | 7.3%), together accounting for 72.4% of all Ajo residents.
Ancestry in Ajo
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2137.3%
Apache110.4%
Belizean491.7%
British260.9%
Canadian180.6%
Central American10.0%
Chickasaw90.3%
Choctaw40.1%
Czech260.9%
Danish140.5%
Dutch170.6%
English46215.8%
European642.2%
French1906.5%
German36612.5%
Iranian100.3%
Irish2548.7%
Italian130.4%
Korean200.7%
Mexican82028.1%
Mexican American Indian110.4%
Navajo170.6%
Nicaraguan10.0%
Northern European30.1%
Norwegian321.1%
Pueblo130.4%
Puerto Rican1635.6%
Russian270.9%
Scotch-Irish190.6%
Scottish481.6%
Slovene120.4%
South American Indian20.1%
Thai642.2%
Tohono O'Odham1986.8%
Yaqui130.4%
Yuman40.1%
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Immigrants in Ajo

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ajo came from Central America (119 | 4.1%), Latin America (119 | 4.1%), Mexico (119 | 4.1%), Asia (20 | 0.7%), and Philippines (20 | 0.7%), together accounting for 13.6% of all Ajo residents.
Immigrants in Ajo
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia200.7%
Australia70.2%
Central America1194.1%
Eastern Europe140.5%
Europe140.5%
Latin America1194.1%
Mexico1194.1%
Oceania70.2%
Philippines200.7%
South Eastern Asia200.7%
Ukraine140.5%
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Sex and Age in Ajo

Sex and Age in Ajo

The most populous age groups in Ajo are 25 to 29 Years (259 | 18.5%) for men and 80 to 84 Years (162 | 10.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ajo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years68 (4.9%)35 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Years13 (0.9%)78 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)52 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years63 (4.5%)152 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years259 (18.5%)126 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years3 (0.2%)20 (1.3%)
35 to 39 Years90 (6.4%)50 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Years52 (3.7%)74 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years10 (0.7%)22 (1.5%)
50 to 54 Years59 (4.2%)35 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years23 (1.6%)158 (10.4%)
60 to 64 Years178 (12.7%)127 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years196 (14.0%)137 (9.0%)
70 to 74 Years101 (7.2%)138 (9.1%)
75 to 79 Years63 (4.5%)105 (6.9%)
80 to 84 Years77 (5.5%)162 (10.7%)
85 Years and over113 (8.1%)49 (3.2%)
Total1,402 (100.0%)1,520 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ajo

Median Family Size in Ajo

The median family size in Ajo is 2.70 persons per family, with married-couple families (542 | 80.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (24 | 3.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ajo
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple542 (80.1%)2.79
Single Male/Father24 (3.5%)2.04
Single Female/Mother111 (16.4%)2.42
Total Families677 (100.0%)2.70

Median Household Size in Ajo

The median household size in Ajo is 1.90 persons per household, with married-couple households (542 | 35.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.82 persons per household. non-family households (853 | 55.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ajo
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple542 (35.4%)2.82
Single Male/Father24 (1.6%)2.50
Single Female/Mother111 (7.2%)2.42
Non-family853 (55.7%)1.24
Total Households1,530 (100.0%)1.90

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ajo

Out of a total of 1,530 households in Ajo, 677 (44.3%) are family households, while 853 (55.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 385, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 661.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ajo
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-661 (43.2%)
2-Person Households385 (25.2%)192 (12.6%)
3-Person Households158 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households101 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households29 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total677 (44.3%)853 (55.7%)

Female Fertility in Ajo

Fertility by Age in Ajo

Average fertility rate in Ajo is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ajo
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)40.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ajo

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ajo
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ajo

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ajo
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)62.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ajo

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ajo
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ajo

Income Overview in Ajo

Per Capita Income in Ajo is $31,550, while median incomes of families and households are $61,650 and $46,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,922$31,550
Median Family Income677$61,650
Mean Family Income677$70,558
Median Household Income1,530$46,250
Mean Household Income1,530$59,713
Income Deficit677$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,9228.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,92291.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9220.44

Earnings by Sex in Ajo

Average Earnings in Ajo are $25,214, $25,057 for men and $27,344 for women, a difference of 8.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Ajo
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male549 (42.6%)$25,057
Female741 (57.4%)$27,344
Total1,290 (100.0%)$25,214

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ajo

The most common earnings brackets in Ajo are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (109 | 19.9%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (89 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ajo
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less104 (18.9%)22 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99943 (7.8%)56 (7.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49953 (9.7%)10 (1.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)41 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49919 (3.5%)46 (6.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)20 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)12 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99948 (8.7%)24 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (0.9%)43 (5.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)89 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999109 (19.9%)59 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99939 (7.1%)65 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99914 (2.5%)67 (9.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99910 (1.8%)69 (9.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99952 (9.5%)36 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)19 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (1.6%)11 (1.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)36 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (6.9%)16 (2.2%)
$100,000+6 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total549 (100.0%)741 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ajo

Average earnings in Ajo are $25,722 for men and $27,770 for women, a difference of 7.4%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $34,583, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $2,499. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,964, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,601.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ajo
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$34,583$30,601
College or Associate's Degree$2,499$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$25,722$27,770

Family Income in Ajo

Family Income Brackets in Ajo

According to the Ajo family income data, there are 184 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ajo
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999263.8%
$15,000 to $24,999416.1%
$25,000 to $34,999345.0%
$35,000 to $49,99917525.8%
$50,000 to $74,99915923.5%
$75,000 to $99,999487.1%
$100,000 to $149,99918427.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+101.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ajo

3-person families (139 | 20.5%) account for the highest median family income in Ajo with $108,750 per family, while 3-person families (139 | 20.5%) have the highest median income of $36,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ajo
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families404 (59.7%)$46,429
3-Person Families139 (20.5%)$108,750
4-Person Families118 (17.4%)$56,250
5-Person Families12 (1.8%)$0
6-Person Families4 (0.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total677 (100.0%)$61,650

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ajo

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ajo
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners232 (34.3%)$44,706
1 Earner162 (23.9%)$61,471
2 Earners279 (41.2%)$0
3+ Earners4 (0.6%)$0
Total677 (100.0%)$61,650

Household Income in Ajo

Household Income Brackets in Ajo

With 292 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Ajo, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 12 households (0.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ajo
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000614.0%
$10,000 to $14,99920513.4%
$15,000 to $24,99917411.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991459.5%
$35,000 to $49,99929219.1%
$50,000 to $74,99921313.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991298.4%
$100,000 to $149,99925616.7%
$150,000 to $199,999120.8%
$200,000+412.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ajo

The median household income in Ajo is $46,250, with the highest median household income of $91,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 328 households (21.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 52 households (3.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ajo
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years52 (3.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years332 (21.7%)$48,258
45 to 64 Years328 (21.4%)$91,750
65+ Years818 (53.5%)$37,228
Total1,530 (100.0%)$46,250

Poverty in Ajo

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ajo

With 15.7% poverty level for males and 14.3% for females among the residents of Ajo, 25 to 34 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 64 males (24.7%) and 11 females (40.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ajo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)12 (15.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (40.7%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years64 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years14 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years40 (19.9%)32 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years73 (24.6%)59 (21.4%)
75 Years and over25 (9.9%)103 (32.6%)
Total216 (15.7%)217 (14.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ajo

According to the poverty statistics in Ajo, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ajo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years68 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)66 (84.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (59.3%)
18 to 24 Years62 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years195 (75.3%)146 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years137 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years55 (79.7%)57 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years161 (80.1%)253 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years224 (75.4%)216 (78.5%)
75 Years and over228 (90.1%)213 (67.4%)
Total1,164 (84.4%)1,303 (85.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ajo

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ajo show that 4.2% or 23 of the total 542 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.4%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ajo
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children414 (97.4%)11 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children93 (88.6%)12 (11.4%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total519 (95.8%)23 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ajo

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ajo
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)15 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)15 (13.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ajo

The poverty data for Ajo shows that 23 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 15 of the single-parent households (11.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (11.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (15.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ajo
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (2.6%)15 (15.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (4.2%)15 (11.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Ajo

Employment by Class of Employer in Ajo

Among the 1,089 employed individuals in Ajo, private company employees (358 | 32.9%), local government employees (299 | 27.5%), and federal government employees (178 | 16.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ajo
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees35832.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)645.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations17716.3%
Local Government Employees29927.5%
State Government Employees131.2%
Federal Government Employees17816.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,089100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ajo

According to the labor force statistics for Ajo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,669), 44.6% or 1,190 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 89 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 99.5% or 214 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.2% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ajo
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years214 (99.5%)23 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years290 (75.3%)11 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years20 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years195 (73.3%)55 (28.2%)
45 to 54 Years102 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years152 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years81 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years80 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over57 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,190 (44.6%)89 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ajo

According to labor force statistics for Ajo, 65.3% of individuals (840) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,286) are in the labor force, with 7.9% or 66 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 36 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.9% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ajo
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma153 (42.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree213 (62.8%)81 (23.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher438 (79.8%)19 (3.4%)
Total840 (65.3%)102 (7.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ajo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ajo are Community & Social Service (189 | 17.2%), Management (162 | 14.7%), Education Instruction & Library (108 | 9.8%), Business & Financial (87 | 7.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (46 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ajo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ajo, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (74.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ajo
OccupationMaleFemale
Management121 (74.7%)41 (25.3%)
Business & Financial9 (10.3%)78 (89.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (4.8%)180 (95.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (8.3%)99 (91.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (28.6%)15 (71.4%)
Health Technologists6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)149 (31.4%)325 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)413 (37.5%)689 (62.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ajo are Cleaning & Maintenance (137 | 12.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (77 | 7.0%), Security & Protection (26 | 2.4%), Law Enforcement (14 | 1.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (12 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Ajo

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ajo, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ajo
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance78 (56.9%)59 (43.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)104 (41.6%)146 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)413 (37.5%)689 (62.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ajo are Office & Administration (251 | 22.8%), and Sales & Related (21 | 1.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ajo

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ajo
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Office & Administration98 (39.0%)153 (61.0%)
Total (Category)98 (36.0%)174 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)413 (37.5%)689 (62.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ajo are , and Construction & Extraction (49 | 4.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ajo

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ajo
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)413 (37.5%)689 (62.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ajo are Transportation (34 | 3.1%), Material Moving (13 | 1.2%), and Production (10 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ajo

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ajo
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Material Moving13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (22.8%)44 (77.2%)
Total (Overall)413 (37.5%)689 (62.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ajo

Employment Industries in Ajo

The major employment industries in Ajo include Health Care & Social Assistance (143 | 13.0%), Information (123 | 11.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (120 | 10.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (110 | 10.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (105 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Ajo

Employment Industries by Sex in Ajo

The Ajo industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (71.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (87.3%), and Educational Services (86.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ajo
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade25 (49.0%)26 (51.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing86 (71.7%)34 (28.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information74 (60.2%)49 (39.8%)
Finance & Insurance9 (12.7%)62 (87.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific12 (40.0%)18 (60.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support39 (44.8%)48 (55.2%)
Educational Services9 (13.2%)59 (86.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance42 (29.4%)101 (70.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation54 (51.4%)51 (48.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
Public Administration14 (13.6%)89 (86.4%)
Total413 (37.5%)689 (62.5%)

Education in Ajo

School Enrollment in Ajo

The most common levels of schooling among the 482 students in Ajo are college / undergraduate (179 | 37.1%), elementary school (90 | 18.7%), and middle school (82 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Ajo
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool204.2%
Kindergarten142.9%
Elementary School9018.7%
Middle School8217.0%
High School6112.7%
College / Undergraduate17937.1%
Graduate / Professional367.5%
Total482100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ajo

Out of a total of 482 students who are enrolled in schools in Ajo, 83 (17.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 399 (82.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 47 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ajo
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old90 (87.4%)13 (12.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds82 (90.1%)9 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds38 (73.1%)14 (26.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total399 (82.8%)83 (17.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ajo

Education (158 | 19.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (125 | 15.3%), literature & languages (83 | 10.2%), business (67 | 8.2%), and engineering (59 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 817 individuals in Ajo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ajo
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics293.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12515.3%
Physical & Health Sciences111.3%
Psychology354.3%
Social Sciences435.3%
Engineering597.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies283.4%
Science & Technology445.4%
Business678.2%
Education15819.3%
Literature & Languages8310.2%
Liberal Arts & History404.9%
Visual & Performing Arts172.1%
Communications212.6%
Arts & Humanities577.0%
Total817100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ajo

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ajo

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ajo are males with 2 vehicles (146, accounting for 35.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (146, making up 21.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ajo
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle84 (20.3%)101 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle78 (18.9%)236 (34.9%)
2 Vehicles146 (35.3%)146 (21.6%)
3 Vehicles49 (11.9%)139 (20.6%)
4 Vehicles21 (5.1%)19 (2.8%)
5 or more Vehicles35 (8.5%)35 (5.2%)
Total413 (100.0%)676 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ajo

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ajo are 5 to 9 minutes (238 commuters, 23.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (224 commuters, 21.7%), and less than 5 minutes (203 commuters, 19.7%).
Commute Time in Ajo
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes20319.7%
5 to 9 Minutes23823.1%
10 to 14 Minutes22421.7%
15 to 19 Minutes20019.4%
20 to 24 Minutes191.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes101.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes201.9%
45 to 59 Minutes555.3%
60 to 89 Minutes111.1%
90 or more Minutes515.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Ajo

The most common commute times in Ajo are 15 to 19 minutes (155 commuters, 39.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (190 commuters, 29.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ajo
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes61 (15.5%)142 (22.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes61 (15.5%)177 (27.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes34 (8.6%)190 (29.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes155 (39.3%)45 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (1.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes20 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (3.0%)43 (6.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes51 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ajo

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ajo are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (113, 28.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (173, 27.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ajo
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM51 (12.9%)43 (6.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM92 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)77 (12.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM51 (12.9%)68 (10.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (2.3%)39 (6.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)173 (27.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM113 (28.7%)33 (5.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM48 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9 (2.3%)89 (14.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)86 (13.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12 (3.0%)29 (4.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total394 (100.0%)637 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ajo

Occupancy by Ownership in Ajo

Of the total 1,530 dwellings in Ajo, owner-occupied units account for 1,086 (71.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 444 (29.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ajo
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,08671.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units44429.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,530100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ajo

Occupancy by Household Size in Ajo
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household66143.2%
2-Person Household57737.7%
3-Person Household15810.3%
4+ Person Household1348.8%
Total Housing Units1,530100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ajo

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ajo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household448 (67.8%)213 (32.2%)
2-Person Household384 (66.5%)193 (33.5%)
3-Person Household151 (95.6%)7 (4.4%)
4+ Person Household103 (76.9%)31 (23.1%)
Total Housing Units1,086 (71.0%)444 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ajo

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ajo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School75 (75.0%)25 (25.0%)
High School Diploma241 (76.7%)73 (23.3%)
College/Associate Degree443 (81.9%)98 (18.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher327 (56.9%)248 (43.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ajo

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ajo
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23515.4%
35 to 44 Years1499.7%
45 to 54 Years744.8%
55 to 64 Years25416.6%
65 to 74 Years38525.2%
75 to 84 Years33021.6%
85 Years and Over1036.7%
Total1,530100.0%

Housing Finances in Ajo

Median Income by Occupancy in Ajo

Median Income by Occupancy in Ajo
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,086 (71.0%)$61,300
Renter-Occupied444 (29.0%)$31,148
Average1,530 (100.0%)$46,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ajo

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ajo
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (1.1%)49 (11.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999176 (16.2%)29 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99924 (2.2%)17 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99950 (4.6%)84 (18.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (4.1%)101 (22.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999151 (13.9%)141 (31.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999201 (18.5%)12 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999121 (11.1%)7 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999252 (23.2%)4 (0.9%)
$150,000 or more54 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,086 (100.0%)444 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ajo

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ajo
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300312 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499284 (26.2%)17 (3.8%)
$500 to $799186 (17.1%)191 (43.0%)
$800 to $99986 (7.9%)98 (22.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499169 (15.6%)68 (15.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99949 (4.5%)15 (3.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,086 (100.0%)444 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ajo

Housing Structures in Ajo

Housing Structures in Ajo
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,25982.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments130.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments915.9%
Mobile Home / Other16710.9%
Total1,530100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ajo

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ajo
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached993 (78.9%)266 (21.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other93 (55.7%)74 (44.3%)
Total1,086 (71.0%)444 (29.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ajo

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ajo
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room12 (1.1%)74 (16.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms66 (6.1%)83 (18.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms540 (49.7%)185 (41.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms305 (28.1%)87 (19.6%)
8 or more Rooms163 (15.0%)15 (3.4%)
Total1,086 (100.0%)444 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ajo

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ajo
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas601 (55.3%)65 (14.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas45 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity407 (37.5%)367 (82.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels33 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)12 (2.7%)
Total1,086 (100.0%)444 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ajo

Household Vehicle Usage in Ajo
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle127 (11.7%)125 (28.1%)
1 Vehicle281 (25.9%)232 (52.2%)
2 Vehicles419 (38.6%)72 (16.2%)
3 or more Vehicles259 (23.8%)15 (3.4%)
Total1,086 (100.0%)444 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ajo

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ajo

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units684402
Median Property Value$111,400$112,000
Median Household Income$53,750$6
Monthly Housing Costs$327$0
Real Estate Taxes$903$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ajo

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ajo
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00085 (12.4%)21 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999192 (28.1%)127 (31.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999375 (54.8%)254 (63.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more32 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total684 (100.0%)402 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ajo

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ajo
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (1.8%)12 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999200 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99919 (2.8%)50 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999105 (15.3%)26 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99981 (11.8%)46 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99948 (7.0%)120 (29.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999171 (25.0%)73 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more48 (7.0%)81 (20.2%)
Total684 (100.0%)402 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ajo

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ajo
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x276 (40.4%)61,500 (15,298.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x136 (19.9%)252 (62.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (5.0%)65 (16.2%)
4.0x or more226 (33.0%)23 (5.7%)
Total684 (100.0%)402 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ajo

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ajo
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800255 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499287 (42.0%)103 (25.6%)
$800 to $1,49986 (12.6%)173 (43.0%)
Total684 (100.0%)402 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ajo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ajo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ajo
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years233 (99.2%)2 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years214 (76.7%)65 (23.3%)
26 to 34 Years198 (58.2%)142 (41.8%)
35 to 44 Years231 (88.5%)30 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years420 (86.4%)66 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years572 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older569 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,608 (89.5%)305 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ajo

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ajo
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen233 (99.2%)2 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen214 (76.7%)65 (23.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ajo

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ajo
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000466 (83.4%)93 (16.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999665 (79.4%)172 (20.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999565 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999226 (90.0%)25 (10.0%)
$100,000 and over686 (97.9%)15 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ajo

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ajo
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years113 (48.1%)181 (77.0%)
19 to 25 Years36 (12.9%)178 (63.8%)
25 to 34 Years90 (26.5%)184 (54.1%)
35 to 44 Years138 (52.9%)163 (62.5%)
45 to 54 Years67 (53.2%)94 (74.6%)
55 to 64 Years120 (24.7%)325 (66.9%)
65 to 74 Years527 (92.1%)398 (69.6%)
75 Years and over569 (100.0%)329 (57.8%)
Total1,660 (57.0%)1,897 (65.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ajo

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ajo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years35 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years85 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years130 (31.9%)54 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years190 (64.0%)102 (37.1%)
75 Years and over132 (52.2%)184 (58.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ajo

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ajo: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years52 (12.8%)12 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years143 (48.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over67 (26.5%)22 (7.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ajo: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years24 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)96 (30.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ajo: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years35 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years76 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (4.9%)39 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years42 (14.1%)36 (13.1%)
75 Years and over40 (15.8%)14 (4.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ajo: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years97 (23.8%)22 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years55 (18.5%)68 (24.7%)
75 Years and over105 (41.5%)66 (20.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ajo: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years45 (11.1%)3 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years20 (6.7%)36 (13.1%)
75 Years and over60 (23.7%)11 (3.5%)

Technology Access in Ajo

Computing Device Access in Ajo

Computing Device Access in Ajo
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,01966.6%
Smartphone1,09171.3%
Tablet69645.5%
No Computing Device32421.2%
Total1,530100.0%

Internet Access in Ajo

Internet Access in Ajo
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet120.8%
Broadband Home71146.5%
Cellular Data Only28518.6%
Satellite Internet16911.1%
No Internet39425.8%
Total1,530100.0%

Ajo Summary

Ajo, Arizona is a small town located in the southwestern corner of the state, approximately 37 miles southwest of Tucson. It is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The town is known for its rich history, unique geography, and diverse economy.

History

Ajo was founded in 1854 by Jesuit missionary Eusebio Francisco Kino. The town was originally called “Ayo”, which means “place of the sun” in the Tohono O’odham language. The town was later renamed “Ajo”, which is Spanish for “garlic”. The town was originally a mission and trading post for the Tohono O’odham people.
In the late 1800s, Ajo began to grow as a mining town. The area was rich in copper, and the Phelps Dodge Corporation opened a large copper mine in the area in 1910. The mine was the largest open-pit copper mine in the world at the time, and it employed thousands of people. The mine was in operation until 1985, when it was closed due to declining copper prices.
In the early 1900s, Ajo also became a popular tourist destination. The town was known for its mild climate and its proximity to the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The town was also home to a number of resorts and spas, which attracted visitors from all over the country.

Geography

Ajo is located in the Sonoran Desert, at an elevation of 1,890 feet. The town is surrounded by the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The town is located approximately 37 miles southwest of Tucson.
The climate in Ajo is arid and semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 73°F, and the average annual precipitation is 8.5 inches.

Economy

Ajo’s economy is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is home to a number of resorts and spas, which attract visitors from all over the country. The town is also home to a number of agricultural operations, including cattle ranches, citrus groves, and vegetable farms.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing and service businesses. The town is home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and auto repair shops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Ajo was 3,705. The population is largely Hispanic, with a majority of the population being of Mexican descent. The median household income in Ajo is $30,938, and the median age is 37.

Conclusion

Ajo, Arizona is a small town located in the southwestern corner of the state. The town is known for its rich history, unique geography, and diverse economy. The town is home to a number of resorts and spas, as well as agricultural operations and small businesses. The population of Ajo is largely Hispanic, with a majority of the population being of Mexican descent.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ajo?
Total Population of Ajo is 2,922.
What is the Total Male Population of Ajo?
Total Male Population of Ajo is 1,402.
What is the Total Female Population of Ajo?
Total Female Population of Ajo is 1,520.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ajo?
There are 92.24 Males per 100 Females in Ajo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ajo?
There are 108.42 Females per 100 Males in Ajo.
What is the Median Population Age in Ajo?
Median Population Age in Ajo is 59.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ajo
Average Family Size in Ajo is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ajo
Average Household Size in Ajo is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ajo?
Per Capita income in Ajo is $31,550.
What is the Median Family Income in Ajo?
Median Family Income in Ajo is $61,650.
What is the Median Household income in Ajo?
Median Household Income in Ajo is $46,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ajo?
Income or Wage Gap in Ajo is 8.4%.
Women in Ajo earn 91.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ajo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ajo is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ajo?
There are 1,190 People in the Labor Forcein in Ajo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ajo?
44.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Ajo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ajo?
Unemployment Rate in Ajo is 7.5%.