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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chinle

Arizona · 5,366 residents · 16.291 sq mi
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Chinle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,324. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $28,500. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,366
+6%since 1990
from 5,059 in 1990
1990 – 2024
329 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 311 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.9
+16%since 1990
from 18.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Chinle
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,324
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,755
+102%since 1990
from $4,335 in 1990
US average: $21,522
43.5%
−14.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$291
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187 in 1990
US average: $602
40.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
59.1% rent
1.0
−5%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(299)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(902)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(328)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(98)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score50.9%(2,732)
51
+186%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.8%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+21%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinle, Arizona?

Chinle, Arizona has about 5,366 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chinle, Arizona?

The typical household in Chinle, Arizona earns about $27,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chinle, Arizona expensive?

In Chinle, Arizona, the median home is worth about $28,500, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Chinle, Arizona?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chinle, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chinle, Arizona?

About 43.5% of people in Chinle, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chinle, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Chinle, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 307 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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