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Whetstone

Arizona · 3,236 residents · 93.956 sq mi
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Whetstone has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,712. Population has grown 40% since 2019. Median home value is $144,700. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,236
+40%since 2019
from 2,304 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
+40%since 2019
from 25 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
54.4
+9%since 2019
from 50.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,712
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,622 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,274
+10%since 2019
from $25,695 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $125,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $807 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.1% in 2019
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(1,916)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(120)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other10.1%(233)
Diversity Score36.9%(851)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,471)
Black1.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(508)
Asian1%(32)
Other3.5%(112)
Diversity Score45.6%(1,476)
Diversity Score
46
+24%since 2019
from 37 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+17%since 2019
from 28.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
50.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
4.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whetstone, Arizona?

Whetstone, Arizona has about 3,236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whetstone, Arizona?

The typical household in Whetstone, Arizona earns about $50,712 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 $144,700, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Whetstone, Arizona?

About 23.9% 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 12.6% of people in Whetstone, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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