Tolani Lake, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 439, Tolani Lake's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Tolani Lake is a small community located in Arizona, within Coconino County. The total population is 439. It ranks as the 288th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tolani Lake is 34.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 31.0% of the population under 18, Tolani Lake has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tolani Lake is $59,457. This is 26% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $43,600. Housing costs are 89% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.7x, Tolani Lake is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tolani Lake is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 0.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 52.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

1.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 95% 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 65.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tolani Lake, 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.