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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Navajo

New Mexico · 2,097 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 $14,688. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. At a median age of 16.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 67.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 16.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

2,097
+9%since 1990
from 1,927 in 1990
1990 – 2024
931 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 855 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
16.9
−16%since 1990
from 20.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Navajo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,688
−43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,508 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$4,551
−13%since 1990
from $5,258 in 1990
US average: $21,522
67.4%
+25.6 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$22,000
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2023
$291
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
6.1%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
93.9% rent
1.5
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(230)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37%(776)
37
+210%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.0%
−16.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo, New Mexico?

Navajo, New Mexico has about 2,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Navajo, New Mexico earns about $14,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Navajo, New Mexico expensive?

In Navajo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $22,000, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Navajo, New Mexico?

About 5.6% 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 67.4% 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 170 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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