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Chinle

Arizona · 4,573 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 $30,667. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $31,600. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,573
−15%since 2000
from 5,366 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
281 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.2
+42%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Chinle
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,667
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,662
+56%since 2000
from $8,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
54.4% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(217)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(70)
Asian2%(91)
Other95.3%(4,360)
Diversity Score20.3%(927)
Diversity Score
20
−60%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 25.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinle, Arizona?

Chinle, Arizona has about 4,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chinle, Arizona?

The typical household in Chinle, Arizona earns about $30,667 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 $31,600, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Chinle, Arizona?

About 26.5% 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 53.5% 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 486 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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