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Lake of the Woods

Arizona · 3,648 residents · 3.965 sq mi
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Lake of the Woods has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $159,600. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,648
−1%since 2019
from 3,683 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
920 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 929 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+7%since 2019
from 45.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K201020202024Lake of the Woods
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,149
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,539 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,243
+3%since 2019
from $27,385 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $150,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $790 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.5% in 2019
24.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74%(2,727)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(820)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(136)
Diversity Score50.1%(1,845)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(2,646)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(727)
Asian0.8%(30)
Other6.2%(226)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,957)
Diversity Score
54
+7%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 22.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
55.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 19.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake of the Woods, Arizona?

Lake of the Woods, Arizona has about 3,648 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake of the Woods, Arizona?

The typical household in Lake of the Woods, Arizona earns about $45,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake of the Woods, Arizona expensive?

In Lake of the Woods, Arizona, the median home is worth about $159,600, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Lake of the Woods, Arizona?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake of the Woods, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake of the Woods, Arizona?

About 24.3% of people in Lake of the Woods, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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