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Tonalea

Arizona · 451 residents · 9.931 sq mi
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Tonalea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,220. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
−20%since 2000
from 562 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
+65%since 2000
from 18.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1162694235767292000201020202024Tonalea
2024205
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,220
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,382
−10%since 2000
from $8,171 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
59.7%
+46.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$950
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
40.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(329)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(451)
Diversity Score3.2%(15)
Diversity Score
3
−94%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−26%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
43.1%
+28.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−54.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
53.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonalea, Arizona?

Tonalea, Arizona has about 451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tonalea, Arizona?

The typical household in Tonalea, Arizona earns about $28,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tonalea, Arizona expensive?

In Tonalea, Arizona, the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Tonalea, Arizona?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tonalea, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonalea, Arizona?

About 59.7% of people in Tonalea, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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