Poston, AZ Demographics

A map of Poston's Population by Race

Poston, Arizona had a population of 183 in 2020. It was 1.6% White, 0.0% Black, 1.6% Asian, 19.1% Hispanic, 76.0% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 467 places in Arizona, Poston is the 357th most populous. 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).

Poston's White Population

3 residents of Poston identify as White, or 1.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Poston considerably less than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Poston is ranked #363 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Poston is less White than neighboring Big River (73.2% White), Parker (32.2% White), Bluewater (61.7% White), Bluewater (83.6% White), and Cienega Springs (78.5% White).

Poston's Black Population

0 residents of Poston identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Poston is ranked #301 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Poston is less Black than neighboring Big River (0.8% Black), Parker (1.7% Black), Bluewater (0.6% Black), and Cienega Springs (0.7% Black).

Poston's Asian Population

3 residents of Poston identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Poston is ranked #68 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Poston is more Asian than neighboring Big River (0.9% Asian), Parker (1% Asian), Bluewater (0.9% Asian), Bluewater (0% Asian), and Cienega Springs (1% Asian).

Poston's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Poston identify as Hispanic, or 19.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poston slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Poston is ranked #164 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Poston is more Hispanic than neighboring Big River (15.4% Hispanic), Bluewater (8.6% Hispanic), and Cienega Springs (12.7% Hispanic). Poston is less Hispanic than neighboring Parker (42% Hispanic), and Bluewater (25.1% Hispanic).

Poston's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Poston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 76.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Poston considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Poston is ranked #119 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Poston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Big River (5.8% Native American/Other), Parker (18.1% Native American/Other), Bluewater (8.2% Native American/Other), Bluewater (1.7% Native American/Other), and Cienega Springs (2.8% Native American/Other).

Poston's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Poston identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Poston is ranked #326 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Poston is less Multiracial than neighboring Big River (3.9% Multiracial), Parker (5% Multiracial), Bluewater (3.5% Multiracial), Bluewater (6% Multiracial), and Cienega Springs (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.