Navajo County, AZ

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2019 Population

109,270

0.52% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

37.3

2.47% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

27.9%

2.19% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$40,067

0.0325% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$126,100

6.14% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

33,415

0.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Navajo County, AZ had a population of 109k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $40,067. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Navajo County, AZ grew from 108,705 to 109,270, a 0.52% increase and its median household income grew from $40,054 to $40,067, a 0.0325% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Navajo County, AZ are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (43.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (41.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.85%), Other (Hispanic) (3.48%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%). 0% of the households in Navajo County, AZ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.4% of the residents in Navajo County, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Navajo County, AZ are Northland Pioneer College (702 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Navajo County, AZ was $126,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.8%. Most people in Navajo County, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 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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Diversity

Navajo County, AZ is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.89% of Navajo County, AZ residents were born outside of the country (3.16k people).

In 2019, there were 1.05 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.6k people) in Navajo County, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.39k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Navajo County, AZ

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
47.6k ± 327
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.1k ± 136
White (Hispanic)
6.39k ± 724

11.4%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

11.4% of the people in Navajo County, AZ are hispanic (12.5k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.89%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.16k people

2.89%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.14k people

As of 2019, 2.89% of Navajo County, AZ residents (3.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Navajo County, AZ was 2.89%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Navajo County, AZ was 37.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Navajo County, AZ are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Navajo County, AZ residents was 36.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
511,312 ± 16,907 people
India
42,364 ± 5,038 people
Canada
40,823 ± 4,946 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 511,312 Arizona residents, followed by India with 42,364 and Canada with 40,823.

Citizenship

98.4%

2019 Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.4% of Navajo County, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Navajo County, AZ was 98.5%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,759 ± 286
Gulf War (2001-)
917 ± 253
Gulf War (1990s)
874 ± 170

Navajo County, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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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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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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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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Community Mobility

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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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Economy

Median household income in Navajo County, AZ is $40,067. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Navajo County, AZ was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $58,239, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9649, with respective values of $57,222 and $57,194.

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,297. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Navajo County, AZ employs 33.4k people. The largest industries in Navajo County, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,736 people), Retail Trade (4,479 people), and Educational Services (4,175 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,154), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,365), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,910).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,067

2019 value

± $1,628

0.0325%

1 Year Growth

± 5.54%

Households in Navajo County, AZ have a median annual income of $40,067, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,054 in 2018, which represents a 0.0325% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Navajo County, AZ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$63,958

Average Male Salary in Arizona

± $1,363

$49,297

Average Female Salary in Arizona

± $1,078

In 2019, full-time male employees in Arizona made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Arizona by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Arizona

Asian
$63,858 ± $4,906
White
$51,931 ± $926
Alaska Native
$50,273 ± $36,628

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Arizona workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.23 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Arizona.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Arizona by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.467

2018 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2019, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.338% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9605
Census Tract 9649

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Navajo County, AZ was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $58,239, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9649, with respective values of $57,222 and $57,194.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

27.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Navajo County, AZ (29.7k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Native American
19,217 ± 624
White
7,906 ± 583
Hispanic
3,363 ± 367

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

33.4k

2019 Value

± 1,131

0.43%

1 Year growth

± 4.74%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Navajo County, AZ grew at a rate of 0.43%, from 33.3k employees to 33.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Navajo County, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,000 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,164 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,659 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Navajo County, AZ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Navajo County, AZ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,000 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,164 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,659 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Navajo County, AZ has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.73 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.72 times), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.67 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Navajo County, AZ, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($91,917), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($77,778), and Legal Occupations ($74,896).

Industries

Employment by Industries

33.4k

2019 Value

± 1,131

0.43%

1 Year growth

± 4.74%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Navajo County, AZ grew at a rate of 0.43%, from 33.3k employees to 33.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Navajo County, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,736 people), Retail Trade (4,479 people), and Educational Services (4,175 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Navajo County, AZ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,736 people), Retail Trade (4,479 people), and Educational Services (4,175 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Navajo County, AZ has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (2.88 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.18 times), and Public Administration (1.97 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Navajo County, AZ, by median earnings, are Utilities ($90,154), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,365), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,910).

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 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 most partisan county was Mohave County, AZ with 75% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Arizona.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Navajo County, AZ

53.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arizona

Mohave County, AZ
75% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, AZ
71.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
La Paz County, AZ
68.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arizona was Mohave County, AZ with 75% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arizona colored by their party leaning.

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 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 Navajo County, AZ awarded 702 degrees. The student population of Navajo County, AZ is skewed towards women, with 1,086 male students and 1,614 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Navajo County, AZ are White (360 and 51.3%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (189 and 26.9%), Hispanic or Latino (116 and 16.5%), and Unknown (16 and 2.28%).

The largest universities in Navajo County, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Northland Pioneer College (702 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Navajo County, AZ are Welding Technology (182 and 25.9%), General Studies (74 and 10.5%), and General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies (69 and 9.83%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
74 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degree-majorss awarded
General Cosmetology
11 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Navajo County, AZ was General Studies with 74 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Northland Pioneer College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

702 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Navajo County, AZ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northland Pioneer College with 702 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

389

Degrees Awarded to Men

313

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 389 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Navajo County, AZ, which is 1.24 times more than the 313 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Navajo County, AZ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
360 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
189 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
116 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Navajo County, AZ was White students. These 360 degrees mean that there were 1.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 189 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Navajo County, AZ was $126,100 in 2019, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $118,800 to $126,100, a 6.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Navajo County, AZ is 68.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Navajo County, AZ have an average commute time of 19.6 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.

Housing

Property Value

$126,100

2019 Median

± $5,786

$118,800

2018 Median

± $3,385

In 2019, the median property value in Navajo County, AZ grew to to $126,100 from the previous year's value of $118,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Navajo County, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Navajo County, AZ the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$40,067

Median Household Income

± $1,628

35k

Number of Households

± 1,093

In 2019, the median household income of the 35k households in Navajo County, AZ grew to $40,067 from the previous year's value of $40,054.

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.

Property Taxes

None

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Navajo County, AZ 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.

Rent vs Own

68.8%

2019 Homeownership

69.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 68.8% of the housing units in Navajo County, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Navajo County, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Navajo County, AZ have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.49% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (72.9%)
Carpooled (9.72%)
Worked At Home (8.06%)

In 2019, 72.9% of workers in Navajo County, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.72%) and those who worked at home (8.06%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

86.8% of the population of Navajo County, AZ has health coverage, with 26% on employee plans, 36.2% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 9.64% on non-group plans, and 1.86% 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 Navajo County, AZ see 1648 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.87% increase from the previous year (1602 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1608 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1109 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.8%). Additionally, Yuma County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,648 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Navajo County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Navajo County, AZ see an average of 1,648 patients per year. This represents a 2.87% increase from the previous year (1,602 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,452

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arizona

$4,035

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,032

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,096

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arizona (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.03%, from $6,262 to $6,452.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.2%

Uninsured

26%

Employer Coverage

36.2%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

9.64%

Non-Group

1.86%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Navajo County, AZ declined by 2.69% from 13.5% to 13.2%.

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.