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Kayenta

Arizona · 5,189 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 $31,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,300. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,189
+5%since 2000
from 4,922 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.8
+13%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Kayenta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,837
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,707 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,932
+16%since 2000
from $9,421 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.2%
−49.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
53.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+135%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(233)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2%(102)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other92.7%(4,810)
Diversity Score16.1%(836)
Diversity Score
16
−56%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−18%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
38.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kayenta, Arizona?

Kayenta, Arizona has about 5,189 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kayenta, Arizona?

The typical household in Kayenta, Arizona earns about $31,837 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 $65,300, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Kayenta, Arizona?

About 9.4% 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 37.9% 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 817 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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