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Peridot CDP, AZ

ZIP 85542 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Low Income AreaLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 85542

85542 has a population of 2,868 with a median age of 29.2 yrs (44.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
4.2%-93% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.1%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
92.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
36.0%+64% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.8%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
11.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.0%+134% vs US avg
x
High school
37.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
4.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
22.1%-54% vs US avg
x
Never married
58.6%+73% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
54.3%+372% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.8%+62% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.7%+168% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.8%+1277% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ScottishGermanSerbian

Health & Community Indicators in 85542

Poverty Rate
54.3%+372% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.7%+168% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.8%+62% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.4%+92% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
40.7%+248% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
79.8%+1277% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,868
Median age29.2
Poverty rate54.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White4.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%