Navajo County, AZ

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2023 Population

107,744

0.592% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.4

1.81% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

24.7%

3.01% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$52,752

4.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$186,100

12.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

34,528

1.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Navajo County, AZ had a population of 108k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $52,752. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Navajo County, AZ grew from 107,110 to 107,744, a 0.592% increase and its median household income grew from $50,335 to $52,752, a 4.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Navajo County, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (41.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.45%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.08%), and White (Hispanic) (2.95%).

None of the households in Navajo 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.

99% of the residents in Navajo County, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Navajo County, AZ are Northland Pioneer College (695 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Navajo County, AZ was $186,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Navajo County, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Navajo County, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Navajo County, AZ borders Apache County, AZ, Coconino County, AZ, Gila County, AZ, Graham County, AZ, and San Juan County, UT.

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Population & Diversity

Navajo County, AZ is home to a population of 108k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.56% of Navajo County, AZ residents were born outside of the country (2.76k people).

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.7k people) in Navajo County, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.1k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.72k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Navajo County, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Navajo County, AZ was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Navajo County, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.7k ± 160
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
45.1k ± 460
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.72k ± 717

10.6%

Hispanic Population

11.5k people

10.6% of the people in Navajo County, AZ are hispanic (11.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Navajo 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
500,763 ± 16,756 people
India
40,959 ± 4,955 people
Canada
39,634 ± 4,874 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 500,763 Arizona residents, followed by India with 40,959 and Canada with 39,634.

Foreign-Born Population

2.56%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.76k people

2.31%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.47k people

As of 2023, 2.56% of Navajo County, AZ residents (2.76k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Navajo County, AZ was 2.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,336 ± 298
Gulf War (1990s)
1,061 ± 254
Gulf War (2001-)
1,060 ± 278

Navajo County, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Navajo County, AZ employs 34.5k people. The largest industries in Navajo County, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,164 people), Educational Services (5,251 people), and Retail Trade (4,337 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($79,898), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,920), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,625).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,270. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

34.5k

2023 Value

± 1,454

1.65%

1 Year growth

± 5.79%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Navajo County, AZ grew at a rate of 1.65%, from 34k employees to 34.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Navajo County, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,877 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,111 people), and Management Occupations (2,957 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Navajo County, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

34.5k

2023 Value

± 1,454

1.65%

1 Year growth

± 5.79%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Navajo County, AZ grew at a rate of 1.65%, from 34k employees to 34.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Navajo County, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,164 people), Educational Services (5,251 people), and Retail Trade (4,337 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Navajo County, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Navajo County, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,283

Median earning men ± $2,809

$33,164

Median earning women ± $1,965

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,558), Public Administration ($57,414), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,542).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,390), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,398), and Public Administration ($39,615).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.3%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.21%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

135
Construction
118
Health Care and Social Assistance
109
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$280k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$148k
Retail Trade
$104k
Accommodation and Food Services

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Navajo County, AZ went to Donald J. Trump with 53.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego 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

Donald J. Trump (53.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.4%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Navajo County, AZ went to Donald J. Trump with 53.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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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.

Ruben Gallego

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego 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 Representative 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 2023, universities in Navajo County, AZ awarded 695 degrees. The student population of Navajo County, AZ in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,059 male students and 1,766 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Navajo County, AZ are White (346 and 49.8%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (158 and 22.7%), Hispanic or Latino (150 and 21.6%), and Unknown (16 and 2.3%).

The largest universities in Navajo County, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Northland Pioneer College (695 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Navajo County, AZ are Welding Technology (188 and 27.1%), General Studies (59 and 8.49%), and General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies (47 and 6.76%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,825 students enrolled in Navajo County, AZ, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,120 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
153 degrees awarded
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies
45 degrees awarded
Photographic & Video Technology
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Navajo County, AZ was Welding Technology with 153 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Navajo County, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northland Pioneer College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

695 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northland Pioneer College with 695 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 318 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Navajo County, AZ, which is 0.844 times less than the 377 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 346 degrees mean that there were 2.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 158 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

Public, 2-year ($1,948) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) 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 2022, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (1.42M), High School or Equivalent (1.41M), and Bachelors Degree (1.02M).

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 Navajo County, AZ was $186,100 in 2023, which is 0.613 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $165,600 to $186,100, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Navajo County, AZ is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Navajo County, AZ have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Navajo County, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Navajo County, AZ is $52,752. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Navajo County, AZ was Census Tract 9401 with a value of $72,614, followed by Census Tract 9638 and Census Tract 9605, with respective values of $70,759 and $67,961.

In 2023, 23.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Navajo County, AZ. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.45%.

Housing

Property

$186,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$13,774

$28,494

Median Property Taxes

±$1,176

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 Navajo County, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2023

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.7% of the housing units in Navajo County, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Navajo 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 9401
Census Tract 9638
Census Tract 9605

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Navajo County, AZ was Census Tract 9401 with a value of $72,614, followed by Census Tract 9638 and Census Tract 9605, with respective values of $70,759 and $67,961.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Navajo 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.

$52,752

Median Household Income

± $2,280

39.2k

Number of Households

± 1,477

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.2k households in Navajo County, AZ grew to $52,752 from the previous year's value of $50,335.

The following chart displays the households in Navajo 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2022, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.545% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (75.6%)
Carpooled (9.56%)
Worked At Home (8.92%)

In 2023, 75.6% of workers in Navajo County, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.56%) and those who worked at home (8.92%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Navajo County, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.53% of the workforce in Navajo County, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Navajo 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 Navajo County, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Navajo County, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 23.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Navajo County, AZ. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.45%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

24.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Navajo County, AZ (26k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Navajo County, AZ is Native American, followed by White 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 2023, 33.8% of the children was living in poverty in Navajo County, AZ. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.6%.

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.

Health

84.7% of the population of Navajo County, AZ has health coverage, with 29.3% on employee plans, 31.2% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 9.04% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Navajo County, AZ see 1752 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (1733 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1461 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1011 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,752 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Navajo County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Navajo County, AZ see an average of 1,752 patients per year. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (1,733 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.3%

Uninsured

29.3%

Employer Coverage

31.2%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

9.04%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Navajo County, AZ grew by 5.78% from 14.5% to 15.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 89.9 in Navajo County, AZ.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 34.4% in Navajo County, AZ.

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