Top-of-the-World: Demographics & People
Census counts 142 people in Top-of-the-World, in 103 households. Population grew 13.6% from 125 (2022) to 142 (2024). Median age 71.0 years. (30.6y older than Pinal County; 35.3y older than Arizona). Children under 18 are 9% of the population. Population is 54% White (non-Hispanic) and 46% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.48). 36% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,202 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 1.4 people per household (vs Arizona avg 2.6).
- 64% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Arizona 37%).
- 184 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Arizona 68).
Population & Trend
Population grew 13.6% from 125 (2022) to 142 (2024) — about 22.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~161 (extrapolated at 6.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 191.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 53,272 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 13.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 125 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 142 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 142 people (vs Arizona 252,833) |
| Population Estimate | 191 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 71.0y is 32.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 9% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 71.0 years (vs Arizona 35.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 9.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 142 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 13 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 50.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 79 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 9.2% |
| Population under 18 | 13 |
| Median age | 71.0 years (vs Arizona 35.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 142 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.48 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 42 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 66 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 47.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 46.5% (vs Arizona 28.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 53.5% (vs Arizona 51.0%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 86 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 40 |
| Share born in this state | 60.6% |
| Share born in another state | 39.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 11.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 8 |
| From Europe | 8 |
Households & Family Composition
103 households. Averaging 1.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 36% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 19 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 19 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 1.23 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2,020 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 868 |
| Family households | 37 households (vs Arizona 64,641) |
| Households that are families | 35.9% (vs Arizona 63.2%) |
| Total households | 103 households (vs Arizona 96,363) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 23.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,202 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 23.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 46,049 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 44,847 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,202 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 102 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 44.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | AZ-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 04007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 04 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Gila |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 37.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 32.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 04007 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Gila County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,688 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 04007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Gila County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 71.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 62.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 54.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 54,018 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 9.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 142, booming, retirement community, high crime, heritage: Mexican/Hispanic or |
| Town Summary · Population | 142 people (vs Arizona 252,833) |
| Town Summary · County | Gila County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade