Mohave County, Arizona: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Kingman
Mohave County is a power-producing county: the plants here serve load well beyond its borders. Construction employs 4,594, up 40.1% since 2019, and construction is 1.5 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. Mohave County is home to Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman and Colorado City. 267 MW of new generation is planned here across 5 units, led by Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc (natural gas), the 8th largest pipeline among Arizona's counties. Its power plants have 3,321 MW of capacity, 45% of it natural gas, the 3rd largest fleet in Arizona. Next door, Clark County, Nevada, has 28 data centers and 4,230 MW of planned generation.
Cities and towns in Mohave County
Mohave County is home to Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman and Colorado City.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Antares, Arizona Village, Beaver Dam, Cane Beds, Centennial Park, Chloride, Clacks Canyon, Crozier, Crystal Beach, Desert Hills, Dolan Springs, Fort Mohave, Golden Shores, Golden Valley, Grand Canyon West, Hackberry, Kaibab, Katherine, Lazy Y U, Littlefield, McConnico, Meadview, Mesquite Creek, Moccasin, Mohave Valley, Mojave Ranch Estates, New Kingman-Butler, Oatman, Peach Springs, Pine Lake, Pinion Pines, Scenic, So-Hi, Topock, Truxton, Valentine, Valle Vista, Walnut Creek, White Hills, Wikieup and 2 more.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Mohave County
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| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 214,167 | 228,102 | ▲ 6.5% | 5th of 15 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 51,173 | 56,245 | ▲ 9.9% | 6th of 15 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $39,381 | $53,192 | ▲ 35.1% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 3,279 | 4,594 | ▲ 40.1% | 4th of 11 by growth |
| Electric utility jobs (2019 → 2025) | 223 | 208 | ▼ 6.7% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 6.1% | 6.9% | ▲ 0.8pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 448 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 267 MW | 8% of today's fleet | 8th of 8 by size |
448 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly wind. Employers here counted 56,245 jobs in 2025, up 9.9% from 2019 (the 6th fastest growth of 15 Arizona counties). Unemployment was 6.9% in August 2026, against 6.1% in 2019. Electrical contractors employ 571, at an average $56,152 a year. Arizona Public Service Co is the largest utility serving Mohave County, one of 7 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 16.45¢/kWh in 2024, above the 13.49¢ median for Arizona utilities. 228,102 people live here, up 6.5% since 2020, 5th of 15 Arizona counties by population.
Who powers Mohave County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +448 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Mohave County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 1,256,120 | 16.45¢ | 48% |
| UNS Electric, Inc | Investor Owned | Bundled | 95,191 | 16.02¢ | 39% |
| Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | Bundled | 41,009 | 11.20¢ | 28% |
| Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 2,790 | 9.60¢ | 28% |
| Garkane Energy Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 1,401 | 11.51¢ | 41% |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | Bundled | — | — | 27% |
| Aha Macav Power Service | — | — | — | — | — |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 15
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 1,484 MW | 45% |
| Hydro | 1,294 MW | 39% |
| Wind | 360 MW | 11% |
| Solar | 103 MW | 3% |
| Battery storage | 80 MW | 2% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Dam (AZ) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Hydro | 1,039 MW | 1936 |
| South Point Energy Center | South Point Energy Center LLC | Natural gas | 708 MW | 2001 |
| Griffith Energy LLC | Griffith Energy LLC | Natural gas | 655 MW | 2002 |
| Mohave County Wind Farm | Mohave County Wind Farm | Wind | 350 MW | 2020 |
| Davis Dam | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Hydro | 255 MW | 1951 |
| Black Mountain Generating Station | UNS Electric, Inc | Natural gas | 121 MW | 2008 |
Planned generation 5
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave Energy Park | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 60 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc |
| Mohave Energy Park | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 60 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc |
| Mohave Energy Park | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 60 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc |
| Mohave Energy Park | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 60 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc |
| Sierra Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 25 MW | Approvals received | 2027 | Sierra Solar LLC |
The Mohave County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 56,245 | $53,192 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 4,594 | $60,584 | 1.54 |
| Electrical contractors | 571 | $56,152 | 1.41 |
| Electric utilities | 208 | $112,308 | 1.37 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Mohave County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Mohave County. Arizona has 6 local measures on record statewide.
Mohave County and its neighbors
Of the 8 counties that border Mohave County, Clark County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave County | 228,102 | ▲ 9.9% | 3,321 MW | 267 MW | — | — |
| Clark County NV | 2,407,226 | ▲ 11.4% | 14,194 MW | 4,230 MW | 28 | — |
| Coconino County | 144,368 | ▲ 6.3% | 2,028 MW | 2,700 MW | — | — |
| Kane County UT | 8,597 | ▲ 16.2% | — | 95 MW | — | — |
| La Paz County | 16,711 | ▲ 10.8% | 1,213 MW | 3,013 MW | — | — |
| Lincoln County NV | 4,320 | ▲ 6.1% | 285 MW | — | — | — |
| San Bernardino County CA | 2,224,091 | ▲ 9.7% | 7,081 MW | 1,500 MW | 5 | — |
| Washington County UT | 213,670 | ▲ 28.6% | 154 MW | — | 4 | — |
| Yavapai County | 252,552 | ▲ 9.4% | 67 MW | — | — | — |
More of Arizona
Mohave County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Mohave County, Arizona?
7 utilities have service territory in Mohave County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Arizona Public Service Co, UNS Electric, Inc, Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc., Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc. The largest, Arizona Public Service Co, charged residential customers 16.45¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Lake Havasu City, AZ in?
Lake Havasu City is in Mohave County, Arizona. About 59,358 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Bullhead City, AZ in?
Bullhead City is in Mohave County, Arizona. About 43,987 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Kingman, AZ in?
Kingman is in Mohave County, Arizona. About 35,829 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Mohave County?
15 operating plants with 3,321 MW of capacity. The largest is Hoover Dam (AZ) (1,039 MW, hydro).
How much new power is planned in Mohave County?
267 MW across 5 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc.
Are there data centers in Mohave County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Mohave County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Clark County.
Is Mohave County adding jobs?
Employers counted 56,245 jobs in 2025 against 51,173 in 2019 (+9.9%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 3,279 to 4,594.
Does Mohave County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Mohave County. Arizona has 6 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.