Tonto Basin, AZ Demographics

A map of Tonto Basin's Population by Race

Tonto Basin, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,750, a large increase from the 1,444 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tonto Basin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tonto Basin 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 Tonto Basin, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tonto Basin is ranked the 161st 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). Tonto Basin was ranked the 176th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tonto Basin's White Population

1,552 residents of Tonto Basin, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tonto Basin is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Tonto Basin ranks 21st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonto Basin's White population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Tonto Basin's population has decreased from 91.1% to 88.7%.

Tonto Basin is more White than neighboring Jakes Corner (84.7% White), Deer Creek (78.5% White), and Roosevelt (0% White). Tonto Basin is less White than neighboring Gisela (89.6% White), and Rye (100% White).

Tonto Basin's Black Population

0 residents of Tonto Basin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tonto Basin is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Tonto Basin ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Tonto Basin's Asian Population

0 residents of Tonto Basin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tonto Basin is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Tonto Basin ranks 258th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonto Basin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Tonto Basin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tonto Basin's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Tonto Basin, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tonto Basin is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tonto Basin ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonto Basin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Tonto Basin's population has increased from 4.8% to 8.3%.

Tonto Basin is more Hispanic than neighboring Roosevelt (0% Hispanic), Gisela (7.2% Hispanic), and Rye (0% Hispanic). Tonto Basin is less Hispanic than neighboring Jakes Corner (15.3% Hispanic), and Deer Creek (9.5% Hispanic).

Tonto Basin's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Tonto Basin, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tonto Basin is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Tonto Basin ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonto Basin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tonto Basin's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Tonto Basin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jakes Corner (0% Native American/Other), Deer Creek (0% Native American/Other), Roosevelt (0% Native American/Other), Gisela (1% Native American/Other), and Rye (0% Native American/Other).

Tonto Basin's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Tonto Basin, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tonto Basin is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tonto Basin ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonto Basin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Tonto Basin's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.

Tonto Basin is more Multiracial than neighboring Jakes Corner (0% Multiracial), Roosevelt (0% Multiracial), and Rye (0% Multiracial). Tonto Basin is less Multiracial than neighboring Deer Creek (12% Multiracial), and Gisela (2.2% 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.