Ajo
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Ajo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pima County, Arizona, with 3,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,759 ft (536 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Why, 12.8 miles SE.
- 3,039residents (2020 Census)
- 1,759 ftelevation · 536 m
- 33.3 sq miland area · 86.3 km²
- 91 / sq mipopulation density
About Ajo
Ajo ( AH-hoh) is an unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is the closest community to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The population was 3,039 at the 2020 census. Ajo is located on State Route 85 just 43 miles (69 km) from the Mexican border.
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Living in Ajo
- Median household income
- $53,958
- Median home value
- $124,400
- Median rent
- $838/mo
- Median age
- 62.8
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Ajo had 3,039 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,039 |
|---|---|
| Density | 91 per sq mi (35 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ajo at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pima County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,039 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.33 sq mi (86.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3923° N, 112.8839° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0400870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ajo
- Why12.8 mi SE
- Charco19.4 mi SE
- Wahak Hotrontk33.8 mi SE
- Kaka34.3 mi E
- Theba36.3 mi N
- Ventana37.7 mi E
- Gila Bend40.8 mi N
- Pisinemo41.2 mi SE
- Aztec43.4 mi NW
- Ali Chuk44.1 mi SE
- Maish Vaya46.4 mi E
- Santa Rosa49.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ajo
What county is Ajo in?
Ajo is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Ajo, AZ?
3,039 people lived in Ajo at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Ajo?
1,759 feet (536 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ajo?
Why (12.8 mi), Charco (19.4 mi), Wahak Hotrontk (33.8 mi), Kaka (34.3 mi), Theba (36.3 mi).
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