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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

Total population
2,971
+5%since 2023
from 2,840 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 30 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
−6%since 2023
from 49.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,050 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,058
−1%since 2023
from $29,376 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+2%since 2023
from 0.433 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,604
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,057 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+5%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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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)
Diversity Score63.7%(1,808)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,100)
Black1.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(635)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other6.1%(180)
Diversity Score56.4%(1,674)
Diversity Score
56
−11%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.3 min
+15%since 2023
from 40.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Female
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Foreign born
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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