CITY
Whetstone
Arizona · 2,971 residents · 93.956 sq mi
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Whetstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $213,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arizona median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2011 – 2024
20243K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.6%(196)
5 to 94.4%(132)
10 to 145.2%(155)
15 to 1910.2%(302)
20 to 240.8%(23)
25 to 349.7%(287)
35 to 4411.7%(347)
45 to 5412.2%(361)
55 to 6417%(505)
65 to 7414.7%(438)
75 to 847.3%(217)
85 and over0.3%(8)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$51,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,050 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
Information9.8%
Other services7%
Retail trade3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$213,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
4.1
+5%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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
2023
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(1,810)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(801)
Asian1.2%(34)
Other6.9%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,100)
Black1.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(635)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other6.1%(180)
56
−11%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2011 – 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
Mexican8.5%(252)
Central American7.2%(215)
Panamanian7.2%(215)
Spaniard3.9%(116)
Puerto Rican0.8%(23)
Asian origin
Korean0.7%(22)
Ancestry
German25.3%(752)
English14.2%(423)
Irish8.6%(256)
Scottish5.4%(160)
Italian4.3%(129)
American3.9%(117)
Portuguese2.2%(66)
Norwegian2.1%(62)
Finnish1.6%(47)
Polish1.5%(46)
Swedish1.5%(45)
Arab1.5%(44)
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Jordanian1.5%(44)
Welsh1.3%(39)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(21)
French0.6%(18)
Czech0.4%(13)
Romanian0.4%(12)
Austrian0.4%(11)
Russian0.3%(10)
French Canadian0.3%(8)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.6%(287)
Married59.3%(788)
Widowed6.1%(81)
Divorced13%(172)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(261)
Married62.9%(730)
Widowed8.7%(101)
Divorced5.9%(68)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Whetstone, Arizona?
Whetstone, Arizona has about 2,971 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Whetstone, Arizona?
The typical household in Whetstone, Arizona earns about $51,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Whetstone, Arizona expensive?
In Whetstone, Arizona, the median home is worth about $213,900, and the typical rent is about $1,604 a month.
How educated are people in Whetstone, Arizona?
About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whetstone, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Whetstone, Arizona?
About 26.9% of people in Whetstone, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.
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ArizonaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024