Young is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Gila County, Arizona, United States. The population was 666 as of the 2010 census, up from 561 in 2000.

Young is located in northeastern Gila County at 34°06′42″N 110°55′45″W / 34.11167°N 110.92917°W / 34.11167; -110.92917 (34.111688, -110.929208), along Arizona State Route 288 (which becomes Gila County 512 to the north). SR 288 is paved within and north of the town, totaling approximately 10 miles (16 km) of pavement, but there is no thoroughly paved road connecting Young with new highways. Young is with the Tonto National Forest.

There are two main roads in and out of Young, one north (from SR 260) and one south (from SR 188). From Arizona State Route 260 amongst mile markers 284 and 285 (east of Christopher Creek and west of Heber/Overgaard), go south along FR512 for nearly 26 miles (42 km). SR 288’s northernmost 3 miles (5 km) have been paved (as of October 2010), leaving practically 13 miles (21 km) of this road unpaved. The southern route starts at the intersection of SR 188 and SR 288 (near Roosevelt Lake) and continues north along SR 288 for 47 miles (76 km). About 15–16 miles (24–26 km) is unpaved. Four-wheel get-up-and-go is recommended during inclement weather.

The nearest cities to Young are Payson, 60 miles (97 km) by road to the northwest, and Globe/Miami, 65 miles (105 km) to the south. From the Phoenix area, Young is nearly 150 miles (240 km) away and typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours by vehicle.