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Navajo

New Mexico · 1,942 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 $25,323. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $45,000. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,942
−7%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
862 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.8
+29%since 2000
from 16.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Navajo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,323
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,285
+104%since 2000
from $4,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
60.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$541
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
88.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(10)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other98%(1,904)
Diversity Score9%(175)
Diversity Score
9
−76%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+100%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo, New Mexico?

Navajo, New Mexico has about 1,942 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Navajo, New Mexico earns about $25,323 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Navajo, New Mexico?

About 6.8% 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 60.5% 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 15 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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