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Sedona

Arizona · 9,684 residents · 18.262 sq mi
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Sedona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,434. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $510,800. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,684
−5%since 2000
from 10,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.6
+24%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K11K12K1990201020202024Sedona
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,434
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,691
+36%since 2000
from $31,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$510,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $880 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
8.9
+77%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(8,967)
Black0.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(907)
Asian0.9%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(2,427)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(7,750)
Black0.5%(50)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,213)
Asian2.4%(230)
Other0.6%(63)
Diversity Score36.1%(3,495)
Diversity Score
36
+52%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+126%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedona, Arizona?

Sedona, Arizona has about 9,684 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedona, Arizona?

The typical household in Sedona, Arizona earns about $57,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sedona, Arizona expensive?

In Sedona, Arizona, the median home is worth about $510,800, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Sedona, Arizona?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sedona, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sedona, Arizona?

About 10.9% of people in Sedona, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sedona, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Sedona, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,039 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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