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Navajo

New Mexico · 2,181 residents · 2.253 sq mi
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Navajo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 51.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,181
+4%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
968 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
+40%since 2000
from 16.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Navajo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,208
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,269
+192%since 2000
from $4,551 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−11%since 2010
from 0.507 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$683
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
96.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Navajo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(776)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other98.2%(2,142)
Diversity Score4.4%(96)
Diversity Score
4
−88%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+93%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 4.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2017
from 26.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2016
from 39.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo, New Mexico?

Navajo, New Mexico has about 2,181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Navajo, New Mexico?

The typical household in Navajo, New Mexico earns about $32,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Navajo, New Mexico expensive?

In Navajo, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Navajo, New Mexico?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Navajo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Navajo, New Mexico?

About 51.6% of people in Navajo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Navajo, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Navajo, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 254 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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