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Why, Arizona - Basic Facts

The Why CDP(1) had a population of 173 as of July 1, 2023. Why ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Arizona. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Why is located at latitude 32.2687 and longitude -112.7388 in Pima County. The formal boundaries for the Why Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 8.96 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles.

The Why Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of ""

Arizona is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Why Census Designated Place is located within Ajo Division of Pima County.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Why, AZ Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 173 (100%)
Population in Households 173 (100.0%)
Population in Families 101 (58.4%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 19
Diversity Index2 76
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $76,098
Average Household Income $86,707
% of Income for Mortgage4 17%
Per Capita Income $43,604
Wealth Index5 92
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (64.9)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 126 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 73 (57.9%)
Renter Occupied HU 14 (11.1%)
Vacant Housing Units 39 (31.0%)
Median Home Value $215,909
Average Home Value $768,151
Housing Affordability Index3 142
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 87
Average Household Size 1.99
Family Households 40
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population 11.35% -0.58%
Households 11.54% 0.00%
Families   -2.09%
Median Household Income   0.68%
Per Capita Income   3.87%
Owner Occupied HU   1.59%

Why, AZ - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Why to the other 467 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arizona by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 369 21st
Population Density # 434 7th
Median Household Income # 70 85th
Housing Affordability Index # 348 75th
Per Capita Income # 66 86th
Diversity Index # 74 85th

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