Coconino County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coconino County is located in Arizona with a total population of 144,643. It is the 7th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coconino County is 32.4 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coconino County is $69,748. This is 9% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $413,200. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coconino County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (15.2%) is well below the state average of 31.0%.

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Coconino County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.