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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Navajo

New Mexico · 1,927 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 $19,508. Population has declined 8% since 2000. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,927
−8%vs 2000
vs 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
855 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
20.2
+19%vs 2000
vs 16.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Navajo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,508
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $14,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,258
+16%vs 2000
vs $4,551 in 2000
US average: $14,340
41.8%
−25.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$197
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $291 in 2000
US average: $450
12.0%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
88.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(776)
1990
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.4%(1,857)
Diversity Score11.9%(230)
12
−68%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.5%
+16.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo, New Mexico?

Navajo, New Mexico has about 1,927 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Navajo, New Mexico earns about $19,508 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 $197 a month.

How educated are people in Navajo, New Mexico?

About 14.7% 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 41.8% of people in Navajo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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