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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kayenta

Arizona · 4,922 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 $31,707. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $27,700. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,922
+13%since 1990
from 4,372 in 1990
1990 – 2024
374 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 332 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.9
+15%since 1990
from 19.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Kayenta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,707
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,444 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,421
+34%since 1990
from $7,053 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 37.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$310
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205 in 1990
US average: $602
59.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
40.6% rent
0.9
+27%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(487)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(62)
Asian0.4%(16)
Diversity Score28.9%(1,265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(301)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(46)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score36.4%(1,794)
36
+26%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kayenta, Arizona?

Kayenta, Arizona has about 4,922 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kayenta, Arizona?

The typical household in Kayenta, Arizona earns about $31,707 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 $27,700, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Kayenta, Arizona?

About 14.1% 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 34.1% 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 550 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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