Demographics
Town Basics
- Founded in 1880
- Incorporated in 1984
- Elevation of 6,900 feet
- Located in Navajo County
Distance from Pinetop-Lakeside to Major Cities
| Major City | Distance in Miles |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | 182 |
| Tucson | 195 |
| Albuquerque | 250 |
| El Paso | 344 |
| Las Vegas | 394 |
| San Diego | 535 |
| Los Angeles | 556 |
Population of Town & Surrounding Areas
| Area | Population in 2000 | Population in 2010 | Population in 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 3,582 | 4,289 | 4,402 |
| Navajo County | 79,470 | 107,677 | 110,413 |
| State of Arizona | 5,130,632 | 6,401,569 | 6,835,518 |
Property Taxes
| District | Rate in 2000 | Rate in 2010 | Rate in 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary/High School | 6.88 | 4.09 | 5.54 |
| Fire District | 0 | 1.97 | 2.89 |
| Navajo County | 2.90 | 2.69 | 3.87 |
| Totals | 9.79 | 8.74 | 12.30 |
Sales Tax / Transaction Privilege Tax
| Area | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 3% |
| Navajo County | 0.50% |
| State of Arizona | 5.60% |
Labor Force Statistics
| Employment Category | Figure in 2000 | Figure in 2010 | Figure in 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian Labor Force | 1,744 | 2,049 | 1,829 |
| Unemployed | 67 | 92 | 44 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
Educational Attainment of Citizens
| Amount of Education | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | 238 | 7.2% |
| High school or equivalent, no college | 897 | 27.3% |
| Some college or Associate degree | 1,270 | 38.7 |
| Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree | 880 | 26.8% |
Industry Ranked by Employment
| Industry | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Education, health care, and social assistance | 489 | 32.6% |
| Retail trade | 246 | 16.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food and recreation services | 172 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 116 | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 79 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and administrative services | 74 | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 72 | 4.8% |
| Finance, insurance, and real estate | 68 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 63 | 4.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, and utilities | 50 | 3.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining | 45 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 1.9% |