Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pinetop-Lakeside is a small community located in Arizona, within Navajo County. The total population is 4,101. It ranks as the 109th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pinetop-Lakeside is 54.0 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pinetop-Lakeside is $60,694. This is 24% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $370,800. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pinetop-Lakeside is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.