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Navajo County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Navajo County, Arizona has a population of 108,415, the 9th most populous county in Arizona. The median household income is $54,606 and the median home value is $201,500. The poverty rate is 24.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Navajo County Quick Facts

Population 108,415
Median Household Income $54,606
Median Home Value $201,500
Poverty Rate 24.7%
Unemployment Rate 8.8%
Median Age 39.5 years
Homeownership Rate 73.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%
High School Graduation 86.5%
Cities/Places 48
Population 108,415 9th of 15
Median Income $54,606 32% lower than state
Poverty Rate 24.7%
Unemployment 8.8%

How Navajo County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population107,744108,415+0.6%
Median household income$52,752$54,606+3.5%
Median home value$186,100$201,500+8.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.1%
$25K-$50K 22.0%
$50K-$100K 32.1%
$100K+ 21.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
9.9%
$10K-$15K
5.7%
$15K-$20K
3.5%
$20K-$25K
4.9%
$25K-$30K
5.0%
$30K-$35K
4.7%
$35K-$40K
4.3%
$40K-$45K
4.4%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
9.0%
$60K-$75K
9.8%
$75K-$100K
13.4%
$100K-$125K
7.6%
$125K-$150K
5.2%
$150K-$200K
5.6%
$200K+
3.4%

Employment

8.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
45.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $858/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

64out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 62 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Navajo County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Show Low12,102$60,36812.2%$299,600
Winslow8,773$58,34629.8%$167,600
Snowflake6,444$76,17414.0%$271,800
Kayenta4,927$58,42337.7%$37,400
Holbrook4,858$56,50219.8%$163,600
Whiteriver4,545$37,44042.2%$59,500
Taylor4,183$90,27514.3%$307,500
Pinetop-Lakeside4,101$60,6949.0%$370,800
Heber-Overgaard3,621$58,54211.8%$271,200
Lake of the Woods3,250$55,98712.8%$272,200
White Mountain Lake2,910$50,26315.9%$172,700
Linden2,502$98,03812.9%$411,300
Cibecue2,228$25,79157.2%$106,600
Joseph City2,153$75,22717.1%$176,600
Pinetop Country Club2,054$79,7195.7%$464,100
Wagon Wheel1,716$68,4957.8%$320,400
North Fork1,463$123,31313.5%$104,600
First Mesa1,459$57,88917.3%$48,300
Dilkon1,270$37,65640.6%$77,000
Pinon1,159$45,56343.2%$82,300
Shongopovi1,084N/A52.8%$81,300
East Fork945$45,00068.5%N/A
McNary919$57,00037.4%$69,200
Second Mesa832N/A44.6%$72,200
Rainbow City807$23,31147.7%$96,200
Whitecone805$31,08350.4%$123,900
Chilchinbito728$19,20552.3%$42,700
Hondah697$114,7730.0%$93,600
Low Mountain697$24,50051.9%$59,000
Hotevilla-Bacavi645$20,50964.2%N/A
Seven Mile636$55,23275.3%$108,400
Pinedale594N/A0.0%$314,100
Kykotsmovi Village545$36,3849.4%$104,700
Tees Toh382$45,41738.2%$94,500
Keams Canyon379$60,7359.5%$115,000
Turkey Creek351N/A13.4%$99,600
Clay Springs338N/A0.0%$195,100
Greasewood335$29,58340.0%$137,500
Indian Wells318$49,25031.3%$82,200
Jeddito311$33,09557.2%$31,100
Shonto274$44,02829.6%N/A
Shumway169$56,3170.0%$146,200
Seba Dalkai141$60,31317.0%N/A
Fort Apache130N/A77.7%N/A
Hard Rock106N/A80.2%N/A
Oljato-Monument Valley85N/A63.5%N/A
Sun Valley74N/A17.6%N/A
Woodruff8N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Navajo County is located in Arizona with a total population of 108,415. It is the 9th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona. The county encompasses 48 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Navajo County is 39.5 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Navajo County is $54,606. This is 32% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.7%. This is 98% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. 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 74% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $201,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

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 10.9%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.9%) is well below the state average of 31.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Navajo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arizona and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Navajo County, Arizona?

Navajo County has a population of 108,415, making it the 9th most populous county in Arizona.

What is the median income in Navajo County?

The median household income in Navajo County is $54,606 with a poverty rate of 24.7%.

How many cities are in Navajo County, Arizona?

Navajo County contains 48 Census-designated places.