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Window Rock

Arizona · 2,712 residents · 5.287 sq mi
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Window Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,903. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $52,500. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. 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 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,712
−11%since 2000
from 3,059 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
513 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
+18%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,903
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,885 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,529
−5%since 2000
from $11,122 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
6.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
57.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3%(93)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(44)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(2,069)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(60)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(48)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other96.6%(2,619)
Diversity Score11.4%(308)
Diversity Score
11
−83%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
45.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Window Rock, Arizona?

Window Rock, Arizona has about 2,712 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Window Rock, Arizona?

The typical household in Window Rock, Arizona earns about $31,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Window Rock, Arizona expensive?

In Window Rock, Arizona, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Window Rock, Arizona?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Window Rock, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Window Rock, Arizona?

About 34.3% of people in Window Rock, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Window Rock, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Window Rock, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 494 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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