Another notable thing is that Show Low is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Show Low’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
The overall education level of Show Low is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 28.53% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Show Low in 2022 was $30,745, which is middle income relative to Arizona and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $122,980 for a family of four. However, Show Low contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Show Low is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Show Low home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Show Low residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Show Low also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 18.17% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Show Low include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Show Low is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Navajo.
