Pinetop-Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. The estimated population of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona is 4,049 people, with a median age of 54.4.

We can look at the total population in Pinetop-Lakeside over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,049
-8.17% -5.82%
2020
4,409
+0.89%
-
2019
4,370
+0.92%
-
2018
4,330
+0.72%
-
2017
4,299
- -

Population of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.7%
87.4%
-6.52%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.8%
7.1%
-88.73%
Hispanic
10.3%
4.5%
+128.89%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
+20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.5%
0.5%
+1,200.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 54.4 +3.23% 56.4 +3.11% 47.5 -0.84%
2020 52.7 -1.13% 54.7 +1.86% 47.9 -9.28%
2019 53.3 -0.74% 53.7 +0.94% 52.8 -4%
2018 53.7 +5.09% 53.2 +4.11% 55 +7.84%
2017 51.1 - 51.1 - 51 -

The median age of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 241 -50.91% 236 -5.14% 138 189
10 to 19 238 +19.35% 204 +27.64% 251 264
20 to 29 135 -11.76% 83 +25.57% 117 99
30 to 39 203 -103.45% 240 27.27% 55 235
40 to 49 197 -12.09% 297 6.3% 164 277
50 to 59 292 +20.88% 358 -42.77% 336 215
60 to 69 398 +29.35% 396 +3.72% 479 409
70+ 412 +11.22% 369 +8.12% 442 379

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona is $53,125.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pinetop-Lakeside.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,735.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,550.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,318.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pinetop-Lakeside, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pinetop-Lakeside, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona is currently $75,597.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.68% of households in Pinetop-Lakeside are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pinetop-Lakeside against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pinetop-Lakeside is $33,480.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pinetop-Lakeside by the total population of Pinetop-Lakeside.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pinetop-Lakeside to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    30.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pinetop-Lakeside that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pinetop-Lakeside over the age of 16 is 3,491.

Of those people, a total of 51.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pinetop-Lakeside is 49.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 284 42.60% 6.60%
20 to 24 years 135 47.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 81 85.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 72 41.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 491 91.00% 17.40%
45 to 54 years 434 75.60% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 285 87.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 359 57.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 894 29.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 456 7.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pinetop-Lakeside. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,165 51.50% 4.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 69 20.30% 0.00%
Asian 25 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 88.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 214 58.40% 12.00%
Hispanic or Latino 345 43.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,915 52.00% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pinetop-Lakeside as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pinetop-Lakeside is 1,718, with median earnings of $31,230.00.

Women in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona earning approximately 79.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,718 $31,230.00
Male 872 $37,904.00
Female 846 $30,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 218 $71,875.00
Business and Financial 56 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $77,800.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 316 $12,372.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 80 $41,250.00
Healthcare Support 38 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $11,484.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 107 $25,677.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $6,714.00
Sales 182 $19,808.00
Office and Administrative Support 229 $30,650.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $0.00
Production 25 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 131 $78,950.00 87 $46,534.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 46 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 35 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 220 $11,881.00 96 $39,423.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $40,083.00 29 $42,417.00
Healthcare Support 1 $0.00 37 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $0.00 41 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $25,625.00 31 $30,078.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 58 $6,714.00
Sales 57 $34,583.00 125 $14,738.00
Office and Administrative Support 44 $0.00 185 $32,675.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 49 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,755 households in Pinetop-Lakeside, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,134 families in Pinetop-Lakeside with an average family size of 2.89 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 938 16 180 621
Average Household Size 3 2.19 2.84 1.1
Total Families 938 16 180 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.13 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 1,134 families in Pinetop-Lakeside, 0.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pinetop-Lakeside:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,392 housing units in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,755 51.74%
Vacant 1,637 48.26%

10.73% of the total 3,392 housing units in Pinetop-Lakeside are rental units. This is approximately 364 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,342 are occupied by the owner - or 39.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pinetop-Lakeside is $798.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pinetop-Lakeside that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    49
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    274
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    56
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pinetop-Lakeside is $252,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pinetop-Lakeside that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    84
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    48
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    178
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    211
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    271
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    460
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    56
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pinetop-Lakeside. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pinetop-Lakeside that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    35
  • 1950 to 1959
    112
  • 1960 to 1969
    491
  • 1970 to 1979
    747
  • 1980 to 1989
    577
  • 1990 to 1999
    437
  • 2000 to 2009
    872
  • 2010 to 2013
    101
  • 2014 or later
    20

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pinetop-Lakeside that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    70
  • 1 vehicle available
    588
  • 2 vehicles available
    722
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    375

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pinetop-Lakeside get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pinetop-Lakeside that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pinetop-Lakeside.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    58
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    354
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    207
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    280
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    194
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    13
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    297
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    26
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    47
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    30
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    40
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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