Coconino County, AZ

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2020 Population

142,254

0.694% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.977% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.1%

2.85% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$59,000

0.774% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$299,100

6.48% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

65,975

1.26% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Coconino County, AZ had a population of 142k people with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $59,000. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Coconino County, AZ grew from 141,274 to 142,254, a 0.694% increase and its median household income declined from $59,460 to $59,000, a −0.774% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Coconino County, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (25.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.86%).

None of the households in Coconino County, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Coconino County, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coconino County, AZ are Northern Arizona University (8,580 degrees awarded in 2020), Coconino Community College (687 degrees), and CollegeAmerica-Flagstaff (17 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Coconino County, AZ was $299,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.8%.

Most people in Coconino County, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Coconino County, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Coconino County, AZ borders Gila County, AZ, Mohave County, AZ, Navajo County, AZ, Yavapai County, AZ, Kane County, UT, and San Juan County, UT.

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Photo by Coconino National Forest

Population & Diversity

Coconino County, AZ is home to a population of 142k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.3% of Coconino County, AZ residents were born outside of the country (6.12k people).

In 2020, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.5k people) in Coconino County, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 13.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.8% of Coconino County, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Coconino County, AZ was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Coconino County, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coconino County, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.5k ± 275
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
36.3k ± 446
White (Hispanic)
13.3k ± 836

14.4%

Hispanic Population

20.4k people

14.4% of the people in Coconino County, AZ are hispanic (20.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Coconino County, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
514,264 ± 16,964 people
Canada
43,680 ± 5,116 people
India
42,811 ± 5,065 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 514,264 Arizona residents, followed by Canada with 43,680 and India with 42,811.

Foreign-Born Population

4.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.12k people

4.43%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.26k people

As of 2020, 4.3% of Coconino County, AZ residents (6.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coconino County, AZ was 4.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Coconino County, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,328 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
1,783 ± 385
Gulf War (1990s)
727 ± 186

Coconino County, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Coconino County, AZ employs 66k people. The largest industries in Coconino County, AZ are Educational Services (10,145 people), Accommodation & Food Services (9,990 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,493 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($104,375), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,375), and Utilities ($65,147).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,015. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

66k

2020 Value

± 2,068

−1.26%

1 Year decline

± 4.32%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Coconino County, AZ declined at a rate of −1.26%, from 66.8k employees to 66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coconino County, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,849 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,923 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (6,283 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coconino County, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66k

2020 Value

± 2,068

−1.26%

1 Year decline

± 4.32%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Coconino County, AZ declined at a rate of −1.26%, from 66.8k employees to 66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coconino County, AZ, are Educational Services (10,145 people), Accommodation & Food Services (9,990 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,493 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coconino County, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Coconino County, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,577

Median earning men ± $1,586

$27,076

Median earning women ± $905

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($60,010), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,151), and Public Administration ($55,421).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($47,153), Wholesale Trade ($42,839), and Public Administration ($40,180).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,473
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
855
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
820
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.35M
Manufacturing
$786k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$468k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $35.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.1B) and Mixed freight ($18.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arizona.

$230B

2020 Value in Arizona

$463B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $230B. This is expected to increase 101% to $463B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$32.1B
Texas
$14.9B
Michigan
$5.53B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $32.1B, followed by Texas with $14.9B and Michigan and $5.53B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Coconino County, AZ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.08%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.08%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Coconino County, AZ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Arizona

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Coconino County, AZ awarded 9,310 degrees. The student population of Coconino County, AZ in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 12,204 male students and 20,709 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Coconino County, AZ are White (5,522 and 60.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,000 and 22%), Two or More Races (479 and 5.27%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (382 and 4.2%).

The largest universities in Coconino County, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Northern Arizona University (8,580 and 92.2%), Coconino Community College (687 and 7.38%), and CollegeAmerica-Flagstaff (17 and 0.183%).

The most popular majors in Coconino County, AZ are Registered Nursing (573 and 6.15%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (545 and 5.85%), and General Studies (414 and 4.45%).

The median tuition costs in Coconino County, AZ are $6,480 for private four year colleges, and $10,243 and $16,248 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Coconino County, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 32,913 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 32,913 students enrolled in Coconino County, AZ, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,830 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
343 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
545 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
526 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Coconino County, AZ was General Business Administration & Management with 343 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Coconino County, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northern Arizona University
8,580 degrees awarded
Coconino Community College
687 degrees awarded
CollegeAmerica-Flagstaff
17 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Arizona University with 8,580 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 3,313 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coconino County, AZ, which is 0.552 times less than the 5,997 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,522 degrees mean that there were 2.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,000 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($16,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,138) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,280) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.954% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (1.47M), High School or Equivalent (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (966k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Coconino County, AZ was $299,100 in 2020, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $280,900 to $299,100, a 6.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Coconino County, AZ is 60.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Coconino County, AZ have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Coconino County, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Coconino County, AZ is $59,000. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Coconino County, AZ was Census Tract 1 with a value of $104,398, followed by Census Tract 13.01 and Census Tract 13.02, with respective values of $80,515 and $80,234.

In 2021, 25.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coconino County, AZ. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.352%.

Housing

Property

$299,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$10,357

$29,789

Median Property Taxes

±$1,153

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coconino County, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Coconino County, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.8%

Homeownership

2020

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 60.8% of the housing units in Coconino County, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Coconino County, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1
Census Tract 13.01
Census Tract 13.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Coconino County, AZ was Census Tract 1 with a value of $104,398, followed by Census Tract 13.01 and Census Tract 13.02, with respective values of $80,515 and $80,234.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Coconino County, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,000

Median Household Income

± $1,900

49k

Number of Households

± 1,713

In 2020, the median household income of the 49k households in Coconino County, AZ declined from $59,000 from the previous year's value of $59,460.

The following chart displays the households in Coconino County, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Coconino County, AZ is from Arizona.

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2020, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.736% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (69.9%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Walked (8.44%)

In 2020, 69.9% of workers in Coconino County, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who walked to work (8.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Coconino County, AZ have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Coconino County, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Coconino County, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Coconino County, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coconino County, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 25.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coconino County, AZ. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.352%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coconino County, AZ (22k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Coconino County, AZ is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 15.4% of the children was living in poverty in Coconino County, AZ. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 15%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 357 in Coconino County, AZ. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 20.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.9% of the population of Coconino County, AZ has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 9.28% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arizona was $6,452 in 2014. This is a 3.03% increase from the previous year ($6,262).

Primary care physicians in Coconino County, AZ see 1221 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.21% increase from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1281 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arizona. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arizona, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,221 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Coconino County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Coconino County, AZ see an average of 1,221 patients per year. This represents a 3.21% increase from the previous year (1,183 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Coconino County, AZ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arizona across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 29.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

47%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

9.28%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coconino County, AZ declined by 1.33% from 11.2% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Coconino County, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63 in Coconino County, AZ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Coconino County, AZ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.5% in Coconino County, AZ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Coconino County, AZ.

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