Navajo County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Navajo County is located in Arizona with a total population of 107,744. It is the 9th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Navajo County is 39.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Navajo County is $52,752. This is 31% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.7%. This is 94% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 69% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $186,100. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Navajo County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower 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 86.0%.