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White Mountain Lake

Arizona · 2,910 residents · 24.038 sq mi
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White Mountain Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $172,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
2,910
+9%since 2023
from 2,678 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 111 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2023
from 35.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K201020202024White Mountain Lake
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,263
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,661 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,007
+3%since 2023
from $23,247 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−3%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $163,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $776 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,740)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(787)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(151)
Diversity Score61%(1,635)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(2,207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(614)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(89)
Diversity Score47.4%(1,380)
Diversity Score
47
−22%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+8%since 2023
from 34.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 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
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
Female
53.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Mountain Lake, Arizona?

White Mountain Lake, Arizona has about 2,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Mountain Lake, Arizona?

The typical household in White Mountain Lake, Arizona earns about $50,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Mountain Lake, Arizona expensive?

In White Mountain Lake, Arizona, the median home is worth about $172,700, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in White Mountain Lake, Arizona?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in White Mountain Lake, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Mountain Lake, Arizona?

About 15.9% of people in White Mountain Lake, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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