Why, AZ Demographics

A map of Why's Population by Race

Why, Arizona has an estimated population of 52, a dramatic decrease from the 122 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% White, 11.5% Native American/Other, 7.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Why, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Why 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 Why, that probability was 50.1% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Why is ranked the 415th 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). Why was ranked the 393rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Why's White Population

42 residents of Why, or 80.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Why is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Why ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Why's White population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. White residents' share of Why's population has increased from 67.2% to 80.8%.

Why is more White than neighboring Charco (0% White), Ajo (57.6% White), Wahak Hotrontk (0% White), Pisinemo (0% White), and Ali Chuk (0% White).

Why's Black Population

0 residents of Why, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Why is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Why ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Why is less Black than neighboring Ajo (0.1% Black).

Why's Asian Population

0 residents of Why, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Why is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Why ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Why's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Why's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Why is less Asian than neighboring Ajo (0.7% Asian).

Why's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Why, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Why is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Why ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Why's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Why's population has decreased from 20.5% to 0.0%.

Why is less Hispanic than neighboring Ajo (30.3% Hispanic), and Pisinemo (9% Hispanic).

Why's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Why, or 11.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Why is higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Why ranks 167th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Why's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Why's population has increased from 4.9% to 11.5%.

Why is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ajo (7.2% Native American/Other). Why is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charco (100% Native American/Other), Wahak Hotrontk (100% Native American/Other), Pisinemo (91% Native American/Other), and Ali Chuk (100% Native American/Other).

Why's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Why, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Why is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Why ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Why's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Why's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.7%.

Why is more Multiracial than neighboring Charco (0% Multiracial), Ajo (4.2% Multiracial), Wahak Hotrontk (0% Multiracial), Pisinemo (0% Multiracial), and Ali Chuk (0% 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.