Whiteriver, Arizona is a small town located in the White Mountains of Apache County. With a population of 4,114 and a population density of 279 people per square mile, it's considerably smaller than the US population as a whole with 329,725,481 and a population density of 93 people per square mile.
Whiteriver is rich with local businesses that have been around for generations which include Joe’s General Store, Whiteriver Fishery, Kiisabaat Marketplace, and many more. Year-round outdoor activities are abundant in Whiteriver such as river rafting on the Little Colorado River during the summer months and hiking or camping in nearby forest preserves. There are numerous organizations available for those looking to get involved in their community such as The White Mountain Apache Tribe Health Organization (WMAT) which offers healthcare services to its tribal members, the White Mountain Apache Tribe Education Department offering educational aid to its students, and various other programs developed by local volunteers. Local sporting events usually take place at Theodore Roosevelt High School, home to the “Wildcats” where fans can enjoy football games and basketball tournaments year round.
The population in Whiteriver is 4,114. There are 263 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Whiteriver is 30.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Whiteriver is 4.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Whiteriver
- 39.8% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 21.7% are married with children
- 50.8% have children, but are single
Race in Whiteriver
- 1.3% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 95.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander