Asset inventory
Whetstone, Arizona
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
People of Whetstone, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2020: 3,236
- 2030: 3,418
- 2040: 3,455
- 2050: 3,502
- 2060: 3,603
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 114 (3.5%)
- 5 to 9: 122 (3.8%)
- 10 to 14: 162 (5.0%)
- 15 to 19: 153 (4.7%)
- 20 to 24: 114 (3.5%)
- 25 to 29: 120 (3.7%)
- 30 to 34: 122 (3.8%)
- 35 to 39: 157 (4.9%)
- 40 to 44: 160 (4.9%)
- 45 to 49: 165 (5.1%)
- 50 to 54: 275 (8.5%)
- 55 to 59: 308 (9.5%)
- 60 to 64: 352 (10.9%)
- 65 to 69: 303 (9.4%)
- 70 to 74: 286 (8.8%)
- 75 to 79: 1
- Under 5: 114 (3.5%)
- 5 to 9: 122 (3.8%)
- 10 to 14: 162 (5.0%)
- 15 to 19: 153 (4.7%)
- 20 to 24: 114 (3.5%)
- 25 to 29: 120 (3.7%)
- 30 to 34: 122 (3.8%)
- 35 to 39: 157 (4.9%)
- 40 to 44: 160 (4.9%)
- 45 to 49: 165 (5.1%)
- 50 to 54: 275 (8.5%)
- 55 to 59: 308 (9.5%)
- 60 to 64: 352 (10.9%)
- 65 to 69: 303 (9.4%)
- 70 to 74: 286 (8.8%)
- 75 to 79: 177 (5.5%)
- 80 to 84: 96 (3.0%)
- 85 and over: 50 (1.5%)
- Median age (years): 54.4
- 16 years and over: 2,805 (86.7%)
- 18 years and over: 2,738 (84.6%)
- 21 years and over: 2,663 (82.3%)
- 62 and over: 1,134 (35.0%)
- 65 and over: 912 (28.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 2,620 (81.0%)
- Black or African American: 46 (1.4%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 37 (1.1%)
- Asian: 36 (1.1%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 9 (0.3%)
- Some other race: 149 (4.6%)
- Two or more races: 339 (10.5%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 508 (15.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- English only: 2,377 (88.6%)
- Language other than English: 305 (11.4%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 58 (2.2%)
- Spanish: 203 (7.6%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 26 (1.0%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 1,011
- Employed: 924
- Unemployed: 87
- Unemployment rate: 8.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 287 (31.1%)
- Service: 160 (17.3%)
- Sales & office: 262 (28.4%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 100 (10.8%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 115 (12.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Workforce (by industry)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 6 (0.6%)
- Construction: 123 (13.3%)
- Manufacturing: 55 (6.0%)
- Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
- Retail trade: 74 (8.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 41 (4.4%)
- Information: 0 (0.0%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 29 (3.1%)
- Professional, scientific, management
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 6 (0.6%)
- Construction: 123 (13.3%)
- Manufacturing: 55 (6.0%)
- Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
- Retail trade: 74 (8.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 41 (4.4%)
- Information: 0 (0.0%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 29 (3.1%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 151 (16.3%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 136 (14.7%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 53 (5.7%)
- Other services (except public administration): 61 (6.6%)
- Public administration: 195 (21.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
40.3 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $51,050
- Median family income: $71,761
- Per capita income: $29,376
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 28.9%
- Families: 24.8%
- Children (under 18): 45.9%
- Seniors (65+): 23.2%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Whetstone education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 79 (3.5%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 49 (2.2%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 607 (27.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 640 (28.6%)
- Associate’s degree: 246 (11.0%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 487 (21.7%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 132 (5.9%)
- High school graduate or higher: 2,112 (94.3%)
- Bachelor’
- Less than 9th grade: 79 (3.5%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 49 (2.2%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 607 (27.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 640 (28.6%)
- Associate’s degree: 246 (11.0%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 487 (21.7%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 132 (5.9%)
- High school graduate or higher: 2,112 (94.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 619 (27.6%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 8
- Kindergarten: 0
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 253
- High school (grades 9-12): 94
- College or graduate school: 91
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
K-12 schools
Educational attainment
K-12 schools
Health care
Quality of life
Whetstone housing, real estate & development
Housing units
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 1,623
- Occupied housing units: 1,452 (89.5%)
- Vacant housing units: 171 (10.5%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.5%
- Rental vacancy rate: 10.5%
- Owner-occupied: 1,215 (83.7%)
- Renter-occupied: 237 (16.3%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Housing affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $200,600
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,658*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 198 (43.1%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $1,057
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 75 (21.7%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Transportation & shipping
Distance & routes from Whetstone to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Whetstone to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Whetstone to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Whetstone to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Whetstone to major metro markets
Airports
Distance & routes from Whetstone to major metro markets
Airports
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity
Natural gas
Water
Telecom
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Lodging & meeting space
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