Poston, AZ Demographics

A map of Poston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	59	139	56.2%	76.0%
Multiracial	38	3	36.2%	1.6%
Hispanic	8	35	7.6%	19.1%
White	0	3	0.0%	1.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	1.6%

Poston, Arizona has an estimated population of 105, a dramatic decrease from the 183 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.2% Native American/Other, 36.2% Multiracial, 7.6% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poston has become considerably more 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 Poston, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 54.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poston is ranked the 386th 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). Poston was ranked the 357th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poston's White Population

0 residents of Poston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poston is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Poston ranks 363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poston's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Poston's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Poston is less White than neighboring Big River (80.2% White), Parker (25.8% White), Bluewater (68.5% White), Bluewater (93.2% White), and Cienega Springs (70.4% White).

Poston's Black Population

0 residents of Poston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poston is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Poston ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poston's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Poston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poston is less Black than neighboring Parker (1.7% Black), and Cienega Springs (5.2% Black).

Poston's Asian Population

0 residents of Poston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poston is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Poston ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Poston's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Poston is less Asian than neighboring Parker (3.1% Asian), Bluewater (10.6% Asian), and Cienega Springs (0.4% Asian).

Poston's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Poston, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poston is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Poston ranks 164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Poston's population has decreased from 19.1% to 7.6%.

Poston is more Hispanic than neighboring Bluewater (0% Hispanic). Poston is less Hispanic than neighboring Big River (15.8% Hispanic), Parker (48.9% Hispanic), Bluewater (17.1% Hispanic), and Cienega Springs (17.9% Hispanic).

Poston's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Poston, or 56.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poston is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Poston ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poston's population has decreased from 76.0% to 56.2%.

Poston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Big River (1.6% Native American/Other), Parker (15.8% Native American/Other), Bluewater (0% Native American/Other), Bluewater (0% Native American/Other), and Cienega Springs (0.5% Native American/Other).

Poston's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Poston, or 36.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poston is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Poston ranks 327th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1166.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Poston's population has increased from 1.6% to 36.2%.

Poston is more Multiracial than neighboring Big River (2.5% Multiracial), Parker (4.7% Multiracial), Bluewater (3.9% Multiracial), Bluewater (6.8% Multiracial), and Cienega Springs (5.7% 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.