Show Low, AZ Demographics
A map of Show Low's Population by Race
Show Low, Arizona has an estimated population of 12,102, an increase from the 11,732 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 19.5% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.1% Asian, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Show Low, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Show Low has become more 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 Show Low, that probability was 40.6% in 2020 and 42.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Show Low is ranked the 65th 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). Show Low was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Show Low's White Population
8,872 residents of Show Low, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Show Low is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Show Low ranks 144th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Show Low's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Show Low's population has decreased from 75.4% to 73.3%.
Show Low is more White than neighboring Wagon Wheel (73.1% White), and Linden (68.5% White). Show Low is less White than neighboring White Mountain Lake (75.8% White), Lake of the Woods (78.5% White), and Pinetop-Lakeside (74.8% White).
Show Low's Black Population
60 residents of Show Low, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Show Low is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Show Low ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Show Low's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Black residents' share of Show Low's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Show Low is more Black than neighboring Wagon Wheel (0% Black), and White Mountain Lake (0% Black). Show Low is less Black than neighboring Linden (2.6% Black), Lake of the Woods (1.5% Black), and Pinetop-Lakeside (1.1% Black).
Show Low's Asian Population
136 residents of Show Low, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Show Low is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Show Low ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Show Low's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Asian residents' share of Show Low's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
Show Low is more Asian than neighboring White Mountain Lake (0% Asian), Linden (0% Asian), Lake of the Woods (0% Asian), and Pinetop-Lakeside (0% Asian). Show Low is less Asian than neighboring Wagon Wheel (1.8% Asian).
Show Low's Hispanic Population
2,363 residents of Show Low, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Show Low is considerably lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Show Low ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Show Low's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Show Low's population has increased from 14.8% to 19.5%.
Show Low is more Hispanic than neighboring Wagon Wheel (5.8% Hispanic), Linden (18.5% Hispanic), Lake of the Woods (14.6% Hispanic), and Pinetop-Lakeside (10.6% Hispanic). Show Low is less Hispanic than neighboring White Mountain Lake (21.1% Hispanic).
Show Low's Native American/Other Population
143 residents of Show Low, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Show Low is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Show Low ranks 175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Show Low's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Show Low's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.2%.
Show Low is more Native American/Other than neighboring White Mountain Lake (0% Native American/Other). Show Low is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wagon Wheel (12.1% Native American/Other), Linden (1.6% Native American/Other), Lake of the Woods (2.9% Native American/Other), and Pinetop-Lakeside (5.9% Native American/Other).
Show Low's Multiracial Population
528 residents of Show Low, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Show Low is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Show Low ranks 155th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Show Low's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Show Low's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.4%.
Show Low is more Multiracial than neighboring White Mountain Lake (3.1% Multiracial), and Lake of the Woods (2.6% Multiracial). Show Low is less Multiracial than neighboring Wagon Wheel (7.2% Multiracial), Linden (8.8% Multiracial), and Pinetop-Lakeside (7.6% 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.