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Navajo

New Mexico · 1,645 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 $19,559. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 452 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,800. At a median age of 20.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,645
−22%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
730 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
20.1
+19%since 2000
from 16.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Navajo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,559
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,124
+35%since 2000
from $4,551 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
65.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$404
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
95.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+84%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(26)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3%(49)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other98.2%(1,616)
Diversity Score12.4%(205)
Diversity Score
12
−66%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+121%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
30.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo, New Mexico?

Navajo, New Mexico has about 1,645 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Navajo, New Mexico earns about $19,559 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Navajo, New Mexico?

About 4.0% 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 65.6% of people in Navajo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Navajo, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Navajo, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 282 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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