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Navajo County

Arizona · 106,717 residents · 9,949.492 sq mi
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Navajo County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,140. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $135,800. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106,717
+9%since 2000
from 97,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+30%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74K84K94K104K114K1990201020202024Navajo County
2024108K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,140
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,569 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,623
+69%since 2000
from $11,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(41,196)
Black0.8%(794)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(8,011)
Asian0.3%(315)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(37,041)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(44,786)
Black0.6%(674)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(10,887)
Asian0.5%(548)
Other45.5%(48,509)
Diversity Score74.6%(79,627)
Segregation Score69.8%(74,462)
Diversity Score
75
+96%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo County, Arizona?

Navajo County, Arizona has about 106,717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Navajo County, Arizona?

The typical household in Navajo County, Arizona earns about $43,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Navajo County, Arizona expensive?

In Navajo County, Arizona, the median home is worth about $135,800, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Navajo County, Arizona?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Navajo County, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Navajo County, Arizona?

About 25.3% of people in Navajo County, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Navajo County, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Navajo County, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,059 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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