Whetstone is a CDP located in Cochise County Arizona. Whetstone has a 2024 population of 3,178. Whetstone is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 6.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,995 in 2020.
The average household income in Whetstone is $63,333 with a poverty rate of 28.87%. The median age in Whetstone is 49 years: 52 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whetstone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,820 | 64.08% |
| Two or more races | 765 | 26.94% |
| Other race | 210 | 7.39% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,330 | 2.14 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 672 | 2.99 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 541 | 1.06 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Male | 72 | 2.15 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 45 | 2.31 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 246 | 10.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 487 | 21.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 5.89% |
| High School Graduate | 607 | 27.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 640 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,582 | 1,529 | 382 |
| Hispanic | 493 | 418 | 187 |
| 2+ Races | 456 | 430 | 237 |
| Other Race | 147 | 98 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 51.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,596 | $65,252 | $48,558 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,351 | $106,591 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $13,560 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,409 | $45,074 | $40,647 |
| Some College | $40,393 | $50,455 | $0 |
$43,409
Average Earnings
$45,074
Average Male
$40,647
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.63% of Whetstone residents speak only English, while 11.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 765 | 430 | 56.21% |
| White | 1,810 | 390 | 21.55% |
| Hispanic | 801 | 293 | 36.58% |
28.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.76%
Male Poverty Rate
34.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whetstone is Multiple, with 56.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whetstone is White, with 21.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 34.73% |
| Some College | 25.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.44% |
| High School | 22.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 31.02% |
| Male Employed | 1.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,761 | $73,136 |
| Households | $51,050 | $63,333 |
| Married Families | $85,712 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,287 | $48,427 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
768
Number of Veterans
619
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 338 |
| Second Gulf War | 307 |
| Vietnam | 184 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 256 |
| 55 to 64 | 214 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 32.74% |
| 2+ Races | 230 | 50.44% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 34.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.7%
Labor Force Participation
38.2%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
26.65%
Born in Whetstone
93.63%
Native Born
6.37%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
6.06%
Naturalized
93.63% of Whetstone residents were born in the United States, with 26.65% having been born in Arizona. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,178 | 227 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 2,951 | 227 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 2,724 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 2,734 | -261 | -8.71% |
| 2020 | 2,995 | 691 | 29.99% |
| 2019 | 2,304 | 158 | 7.36% |
| 2018 | 2,146 | -45 | -2.05% |
| 2017 | 2,191 | -462 | -17.41% |
| 2016 | 2,653 | -273 | -9.33% |
| 2015 | 2,926 | 55 | 1.92% |
| 2014 | 2,871 | -275 | -8.74% |
| 2013 | 3,146 | 232 | 7.96% |
| 2012 | 2,914 | 378 | 14.91% |
| 2011 | 2,536 | 0 | 0% |