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%
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