Pinon is a very small town located in the state of Arizona. With a population of 1,084 people and two associated neighborhoods, Pinon is the 146th largest community in Arizona.
And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Pinon has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
The overall crime rate in Pinon is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Pinon spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 17.29 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be.
The percentage of adults in Pinon with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.74% of adults in Pinon have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Pinon in 2022 was $18,811, which is low income relative to Arizona and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $75,244 for a family of four. Pinon also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 39.43% of its population below the federal poverty line.
The people who call Pinon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pinon residents report their race to be Native American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Pinon include German, French, Swedish, Irish, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Pinon is Native American languages. Other important languages spoken here include Navajo and English.