Lake Montezuma, AZ Demographics

A map of Lake Montezuma's Population by Race

Lake Montezuma, Arizona has an estimated population of 4,929, a decrease from the 5,111 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Montezuma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Montezuma has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lake Montezuma, that probability was 43.7% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Montezuma is ranked the 97th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lake Montezuma was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Montezuma's White Population

4,295 residents of Lake Montezuma, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Montezuma is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Lake Montezuma ranks 166th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Montezuma's White population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Lake Montezuma's population has increased from 72.7% to 87.1%.

Lake Montezuma is more White than neighboring Camp Verde (76.5% White), Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (86.9% White), Cornville (67% White), Verde Village (75.4% White), and Sedona (70.8% White).

Lake Montezuma's Black Population

50 residents of Lake Montezuma, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Montezuma is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Lake Montezuma ranks 258th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Montezuma's Black population has grown by an estimated 316.7%. Black residents' share of Lake Montezuma's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Lake Montezuma is more Black than neighboring Camp Verde (0.8% Black), Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (0% Black), and Verde Village (0.2% Black). Lake Montezuma is less Black than neighboring Cornville (1.2% Black), and Sedona (1.7% Black).

Lake Montezuma's Asian Population

0 residents of Lake Montezuma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Montezuma is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Lake Montezuma ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Montezuma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Montezuma's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Lake Montezuma is less Asian than neighboring Camp Verde (0.1% Asian), Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (3.3% Asian), Cornville (1.1% Asian), Verde Village (0.6% Asian), and Sedona (2% Asian).

Lake Montezuma's Hispanic Population

398 residents of Lake Montezuma, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Montezuma is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Montezuma ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Montezuma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Montezuma's population has decreased from 17.4% to 8.1%.

Lake Montezuma is more Hispanic than neighboring Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (4.4% Hispanic). Lake Montezuma is less Hispanic than neighboring Camp Verde (11.9% Hispanic), Cornville (15% Hispanic), Verde Village (17% Hispanic), and Sedona (21% Hispanic).

Lake Montezuma's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Lake Montezuma, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Montezuma is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Montezuma ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Montezuma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Montezuma's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.2%.

Lake Montezuma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Camp Verde (8.5% Native American/Other), Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (0.9% Native American/Other), Cornville (10.3% Native American/Other), Verde Village (1.4% Native American/Other), and Sedona (1.3% Native American/Other).

Lake Montezuma's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Lake Montezuma, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Montezuma is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Montezuma ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Montezuma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Montezuma's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.5%.

Lake Montezuma is more Multiracial than neighboring Camp Verde (2.3% Multiracial), and Sedona (3.3% Multiracial). Lake Montezuma is less Multiracial than neighboring Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (4.5% Multiracial), Cornville (5.3% Multiracial), and Verde Village (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.