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Whiteriver, AZ

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona.

Population

4,545

Land area

15.7sq mi

People per sq mi

290

ZIP codes

0

Whiteriver and its ZIP codes

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Whiteriver at a glance

  • Whiteriver is about 4.5 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • The median household income is $37,440, 53% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,500 (85% below Arizona) and median rent is $568 a month.

Local data for Whiteriver, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Whiteriver, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$37,440

Poverty rate

42.2%

Median home value

$59,500

Median rent

$568/mo

Homeownership

50.9%

Bachelor's or higher

4.1%

Median age

30.9

Average commute

21.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (55), Irish Americans (13), Italian Americans (1).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Whiteriver.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,143

27,910 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,577

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,830 per person

Navajo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Whiteriver, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone92.5%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Whiteriver, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,168

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

328

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 20°F

24.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Whiteriver, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.6%

U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts

Diabetes

18.3%

U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts

Smoking

36.8%

U.S. 12.8% +24.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

20.4%

U.S. 11.1% +9.3 pts

Cities near Whiteriver

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Turkey CreekCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.8
Rainbow CityCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.2
East ForkCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.1
Seven MileCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.3
Fort ApacheCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.1
Canyon DayCensus-designated place5.4 mi5.2
North ForkCensus-designated place9.9 mi61.6
Cedar CreekCensus-designated place14 mi17
HondahCensus-designated place17 mi12.2
McNaryCensus-designated place18 mi5.7
Pinetop Country ClubCensus-designated place20 mi6.7
Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place22 mi4
Pinetop-LakesideTown22 mi11.2
CarrizoCensus-designated place24 mi9
Wagon WheelCensus-designated place25 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Whiteriver, AZ in?
Whiteriver is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the population of Whiteriver, AZ?
About 4,545 people live in Whiteriver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Whiteriver?
Nearby places include Turkey Creek (2.4 mi), Rainbow City (2.7 mi), East Fork (2.7 mi), Seven Mile (3.2 mi), Fort Apache (3.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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