White Mountain Lake, AZ

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    2,910
    US Senator
    Mark Kelly
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ruben Gallego
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.9
    1.13% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.9%
    44.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $50,263
    5.46% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $172,700
    5.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,002
    17.5% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in White Mountain Lake, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.2% of the residents in White Mountain Lake, AZ are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in White Mountain Lake, AZ was $172,700, and the homeownership rate was 84.3%.

    Most people in White Mountain Lake, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.8 minutes. The average car ownership in White Mountain Lake, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    White Mountain Lake, AZ is home to a population of 2.91k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.92% of White Mountain Lake, AZ residents were born outside of the country (85 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.21k people) in White Mountain Lake, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 379 Other (Hispanic) and 226 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of White Mountain Lake, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in White Mountain Lake, AZ was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in White Mountain Lake, AZ
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.21k ± 495
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      379 ± 150
    3. White (Hispanic)
      226 ± 191
    21.1%
    Hispanic Population
    614 people

    In 2024, there were 5.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.21k people) in White Mountain Lake, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 379 Other (Hispanic) and 226 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    21.1% of the people in White Mountain Lake, AZ are hispanic (614 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in White Mountain Lake, AZ as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      491,277 ± 16,626 people
    2. India
      45,077 ± 5,197 people
    3. Canada
      39,505 ± 4,867 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.92%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    85 people
    5.04%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    135 people

    As of 2024, 2.92% of White Mountain Lake, AZ residents (85 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in White Mountain Lake, AZ was 5.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      59 ± 47
    2. Korea
      46 ± 58
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      34 ± 42

    White Mountain Lake, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in White Mountain Lake, AZ.

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    Health

    92.5% of the population of White Mountain Lake, AZ has health coverage, with 29.7% on employee plans, 36.2% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 31% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.49%
    Uninsured
    29.7%
    Employer Coverage
    36.2%
    Medicaid
    14.3%
    Medicare
    11%
    Non-Group
    1.37%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in White Mountain Lake, AZ declined by 23.7% from 9.82% to 7.49%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in White Mountain Lake, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of White Mountain Lake, AZ employs 1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in White Mountain Lake, AZ were Retail Trade (274 people), Construction (206 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (112 people), and the highest paying industries were Accommodation & Food Services ($77,667), Public Administration ($62,074), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,744).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1k
    2024 Value
    ± 280
    17.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 34.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in White Mountain Lake, AZ grew at a rate of 17.5%, from 853 employees to 1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in White Mountain Lake, AZ, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (206 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (199 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (169 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White Mountain Lake, AZ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1k
    2024 Value
    ± 280
    17.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 34.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in White Mountain Lake, AZ grew at a rate of 17.5%, from 853 employees to 1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in White Mountain Lake, AZ, are Retail Trade (274 people), Construction (206 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White Mountain Lake, AZ, though some of these residents may live in White Mountain Lake, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $36,966
    Median earning men ± $14,545
    $34,180
    Median earning women ± $32,975

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,356), Construction ($36,085), and Retail Trade ($19,620).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($77,667), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,744), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($32,656).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.3%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.21%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

    Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for White Mountain Lake, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (46.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.54%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arizona

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    Mark Kelly
    Senator from Arizona3
    Assumed office on December 2, 2020
    Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.{{cite news |last1=Edmondson |first1=Catie |title=Mark Kelly Defeats Martha McSally in Crucial Arizona Senate Race |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/us/politics/arizona-mark-kelly.html |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=4 November 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Pathé |first1=Simone |title=Arizona Governor to Appoint Martha McSally to McCain's Senate Seat |url=https://www.rollcall.com/2018/12/18/arizona-governor-to-appoint-martha-mcsally-to-mccains-senate-seat/ |website=Roll Call |publisher=FiscalNote |access-date=2 December 2020 |url-access=subscription|date=18 December 2018 |language=en}}
    Ruben Gallego
    Senator from Arizona1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing Arizona.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in White Mountain Lake, AZ was $172,700 in 2024, which is 0.519 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $163,700 to $172,700, a 5.5% increase. The homeownership rate in White Mountain Lake, AZ is 84.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in White Mountain Lake, AZ have an average commute time of 37.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White Mountain Lake, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $172,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$50,674
    $985
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$260

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In White Mountain Lake, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    84.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 84.3% of the housing units in White Mountain Lake, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $50,263
    Median Household Income
    ± $15,866
    1.17k
    Number of Households
    ± 285

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.17k households in White Mountain Lake, AZ grew to $50,263 from the previous year's value of $47,661.

    The following chart displays the households in White Mountain Lake, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $30k - $35k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for White Mountain Lake, AZ is from Arizona.
    0.456
    2024 Wage GINI in Arizona
    0.457
    2023 Wage GINI in Arizona

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (18.4%)
    3. Carpooled (6.29%)

    In 2024, 73.2% of workers in White Mountain Lake, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.29%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    37.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in White Mountain Lake, AZ have a longer commute time (37.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in White Mountain Lake, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in White Mountain Lake, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in White Mountain Lake, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in White Mountain Lake, AZ have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White Mountain Lake, AZ (451 out of 2.84k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White Mountain Lake, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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