Whiteriver is a CDP located in Navajo County Arizona. Whiteriver has a 2024 population of 4,314. Whiteriver is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,081 in 2020.
The average household income in Whiteriver is $44,151 with a poverty rate of 38.54%. The median age in Whiteriver is 32.2 years: 26.7 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whiteriver was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,989 | 93.11% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 2.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 87 | 2.03% |
| White | 49 | 1.14% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 0.93% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,267 | 3.29 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Married | 528 | 4.39 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Female | 363 | 3.28 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Non Family | 225 | 1.17 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 151 | 2.61 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
48.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 655 | 26.43% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 3.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 2.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 1.61% |
| High School Graduate | 858 | 34.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 3.59% |
| Some College | 683 | 27.56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,324 | 1,581 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 64 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 22 |
| White | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 25 | 24 | 0 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,708 | $0 | $53,854 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,670 | $24,551 | $26,343 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,926 | $25,769 | $33,167 |
| Overall | $29,599 | $29,038 | $29,650 |
| Some College | $29,725 | $34,800 | $29,089 |
$29,599
Average Earnings
$29,038
Average Male
$29,650
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.45% of Whiteriver residents speak only English, while 57.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 56.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,975 | 1,541 | 38.77% |
| Multiple | 94 | 55 | 58.51% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 29 | 45.31% |
| White | 22 | 14 | 63.64% |
38.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.54%
Male Poverty Rate
32.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whiteriver is White, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whiteriver is Native, with 38.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.99% |
| High School | 36.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 35.09% |
| Some College | 34.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.83% |
| Male Employed | 28.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.33% |
| Female Employed | 12.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,263 | $48,527 |
| Households | $37,165 | $44,151 |
| Married Families | $44,674 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,003 | $17,059 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 47 | 1.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
46.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.4%
Labor Force Participation
33.2%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
94.65%
Born in Whiteriver
99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.6% of Whiteriver residents were born in the United States, with 94.65% having been born in Arizona. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,314 | 15 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 4,299 | 15 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 4,284 | 170 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 4,114 | 33 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 4,081 | -215 | -5% |
| 2019 | 4,296 | 111 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 4,185 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 4,198 | -249 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 4,447 | -319 | -6.69% |
| 2015 | 4,766 | 451 | 10.45% |
| 2014 | 4,315 | -210 | -4.64% |
| 2013 | 4,525 | 126 | 2.86% |
| 2012 | 4,399 | 23 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 4,376 | 272 | 6.63% |
| 2010 | 4,104 | 0 | 0% |