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Chinle

Arizona · 4,518 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 $23,854. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 848 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $83,900. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,518
−16%since 2000
from 5,366 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
277 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.3
+16%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Chinle
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,854
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,324 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,801
+35%since 2000
from $8,755 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
8.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
60.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+237%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(328)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(98)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(2,732)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(257)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(116)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other93.8%(4,239)
Diversity Score19.8%(897)
Diversity Score
20
−61%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinle, Arizona?

Chinle, Arizona has about 4,518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chinle, Arizona?

The typical household in Chinle, Arizona earns about $23,854 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Chinle, Arizona?

About 14.9% 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 41.2% of people in Chinle, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chinle, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Chinle, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 541 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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