Whitecone, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Whitecone, Arizona Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whitecone, Arizona had a total population of 805, the 227th largest community in Arizona, with a median household income of $31,083, which is 61% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 50.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 61% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (50.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 1.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 9.8% is notably above the national average.

Whitecone Quick Facts

Population 805

Median Household Income $31,083

Median Home Value $123,900

Poverty Rate 50.4%

Unemployment Rate 9.8%

Median Age 38.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.0%

High School Graduation Rate 70.0%

Diversity Index 4/100

Population 805 227th of 441

Median Income $31,083 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 50.4% 305% higher than national

Median Home Value $123,900 bottom 30%

How Whitecone Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	942	805	-14.5%
Median household income	$28,500	$31,083	+9.1%
Median home value	$130,900	$123,900	-5.3%

How Whitecone Compares

Median Household Income

Whitecone

$31,083

$79,964

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Whitecone

$123,900

$394,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 41.8%

$25K-$50K 32.8%

$50K-$100K 16.0%

$100K+ 9.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.2%

$10K-$15K

15.2%

$15K-$20K

12.5%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

15.6%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

6.3%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

4.3%

$75K-$100K

6.3%

$100K-$125K

3.9%

$125K-$150K

0.8%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

9.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

32.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.2%

Renter 25.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $861/mo 33.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

31.1%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

20.0%

55-74

23.8%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 62 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Whitecone Rankings in Arizona

#227 Population of 441

#328 Median Income of 352

#371 Education of 441

#245 Home Value of 340

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Other Cities in Navajo County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Show Low	12,102	$60,368	12.2%	$299,600
Winslow	8,773	$58,346	29.8%	$167,600
Snowflake	6,444	$76,174	14.0%	$271,800
Kayenta	4,927	$58,423	37.7%	$37,400
Holbrook	4,858	$56,502	19.8%	$163,600
Whiteriver	4,545	$37,440	42.2%	$59,500
Taylor	4,183	$90,275	14.3%	$307,500
Pinetop-Lakeside	4,101	$60,694	9.0%	$370,800
Heber-Overgaard	3,621	$58,542	11.8%	$271,200
Lake of the Woods	3,250	$55,987	12.8%	$272,200

Cities Similar to Whitecone

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Komatke	809	N/A	N/A	22.1%	10.8%
Second Mesa	832	N/A	$72,200	5.9%	44.6%
Rancho Mesa Verde	759	N/A	$186,100	0.0%	0.0%
Maricopa Colony	836	$34,620	N/A	7.6%	47.7%
Many Farms	876	$32,981	$56,900	18.9%	36.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 805, Whitecone'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

Whitecone is a small community located in Arizona, within Navajo County. The total population is 805. It ranks as the 227th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Whitecone is 38.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Whitecone has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Whitecone is $31,083. This is 61% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.4%. This is 304% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 93% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $123,900. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Whitecone is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 0.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 52.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

1.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 97% 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 70.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Whitecone, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Whitecone, Arizona?

Whitecone, Arizona has a population of 805 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Whitecone, AZ?

The median household income in Whitecone is $31,083, which is 61% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Whitecone, AZ?

The poverty rate in Whitecone is 50.4%. This means approximately 406 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Whitecone, Arizona?

Whitecone's population is 0.6% White, 0.0% Black, 1.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Whitecone, AZ?

The median home value in Whitecone is $123,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x.

How educated is Whitecone, Arizona?

1.0% of adults (25+) in Whitecone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.