Congress, AZ Demographics

A map of Congress's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,335	1,505	89.5%	83.1%
Multiracial	63	84	4.2%	4.6%
Native American/Other	58	28	3.9%	1.5%
Hispanic	35	170	2.3%	9.4%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.7%

Congress, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,491, a large decrease from the 1,811 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.9% Native American/Other, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Congress, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Congress has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Congress, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 19.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Congress is ranked the 179th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Congress was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Congress's White Population

1,335 residents of Congress, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Congress is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Congress ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Congress's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Congress's population has increased from 83.1% to 89.5%.

Congress is more White than neighboring Yarnell (87.3% White), Peeples Valley (82.8% White), Wickenburg (84.8% White), Wilhoit (87.6% White), and Aguila (6.3% White).

Congress's Black Population

0 residents of Congress, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Congress is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Congress ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Congress's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Congress's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Congress is less Black than neighboring Peeples Valley (1.2% Black), and Wickenburg (1% Black).

Congress's Asian Population

0 residents of Congress, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Congress is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Congress ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Congress's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Congress's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Congress is less Asian than neighboring Wickenburg (0.4% Asian).

Congress's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Congress, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Congress is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Congress ranks 264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Congress's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 79.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Congress's population has decreased from 9.4% to 2.3%.

Congress is less Hispanic than neighboring Yarnell (10.8% Hispanic), Peeples Valley (9.8% Hispanic), Wickenburg (7.8% Hispanic), Wilhoit (10.8% Hispanic), and Aguila (75.4% Hispanic).

Congress's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of Congress, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Congress is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Congress ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Congress's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 107.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Congress's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.9%.

Congress is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yarnell (1.9% Native American/Other), Peeples Valley (1.9% Native American/Other), Wickenburg (3.1% Native American/Other), and Wilhoit (0.1% Native American/Other). Congress is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aguila (18.3% Native American/Other).

Congress's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Congress, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Congress is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Congress ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Congress's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Congress's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Congress is more Multiracial than neighboring Yarnell (0% Multiracial), Wickenburg (2.9% Multiracial), Wilhoit (1.5% Multiracial), and Aguila (0% Multiracial). Congress is less Multiracial than neighboring Peeples Valley (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.