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Shonto

Arizona · 591 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 $34,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,500. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
591
+4%since 2000
from 568 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.8
+33%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2013525026538041990201020202024Shonto
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,097
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,865
+44%since 2000
from $12,411 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$508
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
8.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
64.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(28)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.9%(561)
Diversity Score21.5%(127)
Diversity Score
22
−66%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−50%since 2000
from 35.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
39.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
32.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shonto, Arizona?

Shonto, Arizona has about 591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shonto, Arizona?

The typical household in Shonto, Arizona earns about $34,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shonto, Arizona expensive?

In Shonto, Arizona, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Shonto, Arizona?

About 13.7% 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 29.5% 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 163 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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