Duncan Arizona
Incorporated in 1938 and with a population of 500, Duncan sits at an elevation of 3.535 feet. There are different opinions of how the town got its name but the most popular account seems to be that it was named after Duncan Smith who was killed by Apache Indians. The town was known as a “tough town” always protecting itself from the attacking Apache Indians and from notorious outlaws. It was believed that “Black Jack” Ketchem and his gang had used Duncan as a stopover while robbing stagecoaches.
The area is rich in natural resources including copper, zinc and contains the largest fire-agate field in the country.
The Greenlee County Historical Museum is full of memorabilia from the surrounding desert and is a stop well worth making. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Apache warrior Geronimo and Ted De Grazia were all born in this area.
| Demographic and Housing Market Data for Duncan, AZ: |
| Census Data |
Duncan |
Greenlee County |
Arizona |
United States |
| Population |
2,984 |
8,547 |
5,130,017 |
281,422,131 |
| Area in square miles |
442 |
1,852 |
109,790 |
3,554,141 |
| People per sq. mi. |
7 |
5 |
47 |
79 |
| Median Age |
36 |
34 |
34 |
35.75 |
| Median Family Income |
$38,030 |
$44,595 |
$37,595 |
$40,591 |
| Civilians |
37% |
40% |
44% |
46% |
| Armed Forces |
<1% |
<1% |
0% |
0% |
| Not in Labor Force |
34% |
29% |
30% |
28% |
| Education Levels |
Duncan |
Greenlee County |
Arizona |
United States |
| K-12 |
34% |
32% |
28% |
31% |
| High School Diploma |
20% |
21% |
15% |
19% |
| College Graduate |
5% |
6% |
10% |
28% |
| Post Graduate |
2% |
2% |
4% |
4% |
| Real Estate Market Data |
Duncan |
Greenlee County |
Arizona |
United States |
| Total Housing Units |
326 |
702 |
1,032,063 |
115,904,743 |
| Average Home Price |
$72,515 |
$70,755 |
$168,448 |
$173,585 |
| Median Rental Price |
$261 |
$220 |
$427 |
$471 |
| Owner Occupied |
64% |
42% |
59% |
60% |
| Rental Units |
17% |
41% |
28% |
31% |
| Vacant Units |
20% |
17% |
13% |
9% |
| HomeGain Agents |
1 |
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