Census-designated place · Arizona
White Mountain Lake, Arizona
White Mountain Lake, census-designated place, in Navajo County, Arizona. White Mountain Lake had 2,335 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,910 (±538). GEOID 0482450.
Residents, 2020 Census
2,335
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,910 ±538
Median household income
$50,263
±$15,866 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$172,700
±$50,674 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$628
±$469 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is White Mountain Lake and what county is it in?
White Mountain Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Navajo County, Arizona. It covers 24.0 square miles of land, 97 residents per square mile in 2020.
White Mountain Lake is in the Show Low, AZ micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in White Mountain Lake, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,335 residents in White Mountain Lake, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,910 (±538).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; White Mountain Lake is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | White Mountain Lake | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,910 ±538 | 108,415 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,169 ±225 | 40,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.26 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,754 ±212 | 57,230 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in White Mountain Lake?
The median resident of White Mountain Lake is 35.9 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.1%.
| Measure | White Mountain Lake | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±11.1 | 39.5 | −17.4 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±4.5 pts | 25.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.3% ±6.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 46.8% ±5.6 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.1% ±7.8 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.8% ±8.3 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 41.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9% ±2.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.2% ±5.8 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9% ±4.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±7.6 pts | 17.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±5.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±5.5 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.8% ±5.8 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±2.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±6.8 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in White Mountain Lake earn?
Half of White Mountain Lake's 1,169 households earn less than $50,263 a year (±$15,866), against $54,606 in Navajo County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $51,747 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | White Mountain Lake | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,263 ±$15,866 | $54,606 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,557 ±$10,896 | $68,865 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,007 ±$4,390 | $25,210 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9% ±9.1 pts | 24.7% | −15.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.8% ±16.3 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9% ±7.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% ±0.3 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.7% ±13.2 pts | 74.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in White Mountain Lake?
Owners occupy 84.3% of White Mountain Lake's occupied homes and renters 15.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,700 by its owner (±$50,674).
| Measure | White Mountain Lake | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,700 ±$50,674 | $201,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $628 ±$469 | $858 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.0% ±37.0 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,305 ±$192 | $1,366 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.3% ±8.3 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.7% ±8.3 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,754 ±212 | 57,230 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.7% ±6.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0% ±14.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.6% ±8.1 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 45.1% ±7.9 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.8% ±5.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±2.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in White Mountain Lake work and get to work?
73.2% of White Mountain Lake's workers drive alone and 18.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.8 minutes.
| Measure | White Mountain Lake | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.8% ±7.9 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±5.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2% ±13.6 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±8.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.4% ±11.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.8 min ±6.9 | 25.0 min | +13.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in White Mountain Lake?
1 census tract lies mostly in White Mountain Lake (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9653.02Navajo County | 3,698 | $51,765 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in White Mountain Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does White Mountain Lake compare with other places in Arizona?
White Mountain Lake ranks 155th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 131st | 210 |
| Residents per square mile | 177th | 210 |
| Median household income | 155th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 161st | 209 |
| Median home value | 143rd | 189 |
| Poverty rate | 68th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 143rd | 175 |
| Median age | 151st | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 74th | 206 |
| Work from home | 52nd | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 12th | 206 |
White Mountain Lake's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for White Mountain Lake?
22 of the 57 figures for White Mountain Lake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for White Mountain Lake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.