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Pinetop-Lakeside

Arizona · 4,149 residents (2025 est.) · 11.151 sq mi
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Pinetop-Lakeside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $370,800. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,101
+14%since 2000
from 3,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
368 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 393 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+31%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,149 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Pinetop-Lakeside
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(110)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(213)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(224)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(257)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(111)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.7%(235)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.9%(570)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.9%(365)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.1%(619)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.9%(982)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(341)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(74)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,694
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,706 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,671
+103%since 2000
from $18,541 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+19%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
46.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+37%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,993)
Black1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(407)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(3,066)
Black1.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(436)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.5%(554)
Diversity Score
51
+48%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.9%(364)
Puerto Rican0.5%(19)
Salvadoran0.3%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(8)
Ancestry
German19.7%(807)
Irish15.1%(621)
English14.6%(599)
American7.1%(292)
Italian4.8%(195)
Bulgarian3.9%(159)
Greek3.9%(159)
Polish2.2%(92)
Norwegian2%(83)
Scottish1.8%(74)
Dutch1.6%(67)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
French1.6%(64)
Hungarian1.2%(48)
Swedish1%(43)
Danish0.7%(30)
Welsh0.7%(30)
Slovak0.7%(27)
Russian0.6%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(25)
Czech0.2%(9)
Arab0.2%(7)
Lebanese0.2%(7)
Slovene0.2%(7)
Swiss0.1%(6)
Latvian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+110%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.7%(220)
Married65.5%(1,137)
Widowed2%(34)
Divorced19.8%(344)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(397)
Married62.9%(1,145)
Widowed6.4%(116)
Divorced8.9%(161)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona?

Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona has about 4,101 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona?

The typical household in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona earns about $60,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona expensive?

In Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, the median home is worth about $370,800, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona?

About 9.0% of people in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,679 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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