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White Mountain Lake

Arizona · 2,335 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 $41,493. Population has declined 14% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,700. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
2,335
−14%since 2019
from 2,700 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 112 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
−2%since 2019
from 53.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K201020202024White Mountain Lake
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,493
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,047 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,030
−13%since 2019
from $18,402 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 31.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $108,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $860 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
17.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,851)
Black2.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(661)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other4.3%(115)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,579)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,863)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino13%(303)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other4.8%(113)
Diversity Score40.3%(942)
Diversity Score
40
−31%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+18%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Female
56.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Foreign born
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Mountain Lake, Arizona?

White Mountain Lake, Arizona has about 2,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Mountain Lake, Arizona earns about $41,493 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 $117,700, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in White Mountain Lake, Arizona?

About 14.2% 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 28.1% of people in White Mountain Lake, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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