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Shonto

Arizona · 274 residents · 4.558 sq mi
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Shonto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,028. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 294 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
−52%since 2000
from 568 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+98%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2013525026538041990201020202024Shonto
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,028
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,289
+80%since 2000
from $12,411 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−5%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing22.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
78.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(11)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.9%(260)
Diversity Score12.1%(33)
Diversity Score
12
−81%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−59%since 2000
from 35.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% 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
22.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.3%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.6%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 32.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2016
from 20.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shonto, Arizona?

Shonto, Arizona has about 274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shonto, Arizona?

The typical household in Shonto, Arizona earns about $44,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shonto, Arizona expensive?

In Shonto, Arizona, the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Shonto, Arizona?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shonto, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shonto, Arizona?

About 29.6% of people in Shonto, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shonto, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Shonto, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 480 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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

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