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Kayenta

Arizona · 4,927 residents · 13.172 sq mi
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Kayenta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $37,400. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,927
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,922 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
374 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
+34%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Kayenta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,423
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,707 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,077
+92%since 2000
from $9,421 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−16%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.6
−27%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(301)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(46)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.4%(1,794)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(115)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.5%(4,803)
Diversity Score6.1%(303)
Diversity Score
6
−83%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 41.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.2%
−47.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.1%
+35.9 ptssince 2017
from 34.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.8%
+25.5 ptssince 2016
from 15.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kayenta, Arizona?

Kayenta, Arizona has about 4,927 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kayenta, Arizona?

The typical household in Kayenta, Arizona earns about $58,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kayenta, Arizona expensive?

In Kayenta, Arizona, the median home is worth about $37,400, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Kayenta, Arizona?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kayenta, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kayenta, Arizona?

About 37.7% of people in Kayenta, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kayenta, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Kayenta, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 555 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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