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 $65,214 with a poverty rate of 19.46%. The median age in Whetstone is 50.8 years: 55.4 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whetstone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,020 | 74.16% |
| Two or more races | 576 | 21.15% |
| Other race | 115 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,258 | 2.17 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 657 | 2.77 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 463 | 1.13 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 74 | 3.45 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Male | 64 | 2.05 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 3.38% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 12.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 442 | 20.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 515 | 23.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 4.74% |
| Some College | 681 | 31.07% |
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 | 1,687 | 1,556 | 325 |
| Hispanic | 395 | 348 | 209 |
| 2+ Races | 394 | 375 | 228 |
| Other Race | 82 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 57.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,609 | $60,772 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,500 | $102,045 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,140 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,843 | $48,542 | $47,266 |
| Some College | $36,125 | $36,844 | $0 |
$47,843
Average Earnings
$48,542
Average Male
$47,266
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.64% of Whetstone residents speak only English, while 11.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,004 | 280 | 13.97% |
| Multiple | 576 | 250 | 43.4% |
| Hispanic | 590 | 181 | 30.68% |
19.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.57%
Male Poverty Rate
21.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whetstone is Multiple, with 43.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whetstone is White, with 13.97% 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 35.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.9% |
| Some College | 17.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.43% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,083 | $74,463 |
| Households | $50,967 | $65,214 |
| Married Families | $83,474 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,528 | $48,886 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
800
Number of Veterans
640
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 313 |
| First Gulf War | 274 |
| Vietnam | 223 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 220 |
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 55 to 64 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 128 |
| 75+ | 123 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 584 | 34.29% |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 54.82% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 49.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.2%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
22.91%
Born in Whetstone
93.65%
Native Born
6.35%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
5.98%
Naturalized
93.65% of Whetstone residents were born in the United States, with 22.91% having been born in Arizona. 0.37% 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% |