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La Paz County, AZ market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in La Paz County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,711
- +0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 8,959
- Median household income
- $49,478
- +42.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $135,800
- Jobs located here
- 6,060
- Highest market score
- 70
- Insurance agencies, #453 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 16,711 people live in La Paz County, in 8,959 households. Population estimates show La Paz County grew 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in La Paz County is $49,478 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 42.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in La Paz County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 103, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (71).
The highest Groundwork market scores in La Paz County are for insurance agencies (70), medical and dental practices (68) and real estate agents and brokers (56). La Paz County ranks #453 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, La Paz County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in La Paz County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares La Paz County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 70 | #453 of 2,272 | 6 | 6.7 | $2.8M | 223 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #392 of 2,394 | 21 | 23.4 | $445K | 292 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #743 of 2,176 | 15 | 16.7 | Index only | 165 | 6 |
| Real estate | 56 | #772 of 2,229 | 18 | 20.1 | Index only | 173 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #852 of 2,339 | 12 | 13.4 | $596K | 139 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #925 of 1,889 | 6 | 6.7 | $4.5M | 109 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,207 of 2,385 | 25 | 27.9 | $286K | 135 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,033 of 1,771 | 5 | 5.6 | $1.9M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,491 of 2,401 | 47 | 52.5 | $188K | 70 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 41 | #1,600 of 2,378 | 22 | 24.6 | $402K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,388 of 2,087 | 8 | 8.9 | $1.6M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 38 | #1,504 of 2,090 | 6 | 6.7 | $4.5M | 89 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 31 | #1,727 of 2,063 | 15 | 16.7 | $1.8M | 49 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 28 | #1,138 of 1,327 | 5 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 28 | #1,276 of 1,530 | 6 | 6.7 | $1.5M | 59 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,915 of 2,210 | 15 | 16.7 | $868K | 99 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 21 | #2,016 of 2,261 | 13 | 14.5 | $3.6M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 20 | #2,065 of 2,222 | 19 | 21.2 | $1.4M | 47 | 18 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 20 | #2,291 of 2,405 | 131 | 146.2 | $208K | 56 | 39 |
| Barbershops | 19 | #1,235 of 1,356 | 7 | 7.8 | $1M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | #2,332 of 2,405 | 65 | 72.6 | $418K | 63 | 18 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 17 | #2,269 of 2,402 | 29 | 32.4 | $1.6M | 48 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 13 | #2,315 of 2,358 | 38 | 42.4 | $619K | 26 | 27 |
| Grocery stores | 12 | #1,996 of 2,070 | 15 | 16.7 | $3.1M | 34 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 237 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 38 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $3.3M | 26 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $728K | 107 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $6.9M | 283 | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 143 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3.1M | 175 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 272 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $10.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $20.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $8.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in La Paz County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.8M | $987 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $23.5M | $2,624 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $27.2M | $3,034 | 75 |
| Groceries | $46.7M | $5,216 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.2M | $798 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.8M | $427 | 73 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.3M | $700 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.3M | $1,043 | 81 |
| Pets | $6.6M | $740 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13M | $1,454 | 71 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.8M | $1,872 | 96 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.7M | $2,305 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.6M | $1,072 | 76 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $134.8M | $15,049 | 90 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in La Paz County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,711+0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 8,959
- Median age
- 54.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 4,497 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 4
- Median household income
- $49,478+42.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,972
- Median home value
- $135,800
- Jobs located here
- 6,060
- Daytime population
- 16,016Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is La Paz County, AZ growing?
Population estimates put La Paz County at 16,711 people in 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,959 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 42.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in La Paz County, AZ spend?
Households in La Paz County spend about $134.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46.7M on groceries and $27.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in La Paz County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 103, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in La Paz County, AZ?
Of the business types scored in La Paz County, insurance agencies (70), medical and dental practices (68) and real estate agents and brokers (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #453 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does La Paz County, AZ compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in La Paz County is $49,478, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $135,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in La Paz County, each ranked against other counties.
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