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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,744 | 108,415 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $52,752 | $54,606 | +3.5% |
| Median home value | $186,100 | $201,500 | +8.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Navajo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low | 12,102 | $60,368 | 12.2% | $299,600 |
| Winslow | 8,773 | $58,346 | 29.8% | $167,600 |
| Snowflake | 6,444 | $76,174 | 14.0% | $271,800 |
| Kayenta | 4,927 | $58,423 | 37.7% | $37,400 |
| Holbrook | 4,858 | $56,502 | 19.8% | $163,600 |
| Whiteriver | 4,545 | $37,440 | 42.2% | $59,500 |
| Taylor | 4,183 | $90,275 | 14.3% | $307,500 |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 4,101 | $60,694 | 9.0% | $370,800 |
| Heber-Overgaard | 3,621 | $58,542 | 11.8% | $271,200 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,250 | $55,987 | 12.8% | $272,200 |
| White Mountain Lake | 2,910 | $50,263 | 15.9% | $172,700 |
| Linden | 2,502 | $98,038 | 12.9% | $411,300 |
| Cibecue | 2,228 | $25,791 | 57.2% | $106,600 |
| Joseph City | 2,153 | $75,227 | 17.1% | $176,600 |
| Pinetop Country Club | 2,054 | $79,719 | 5.7% | $464,100 |
| Wagon Wheel | 1,716 | $68,495 | 7.8% | $320,400 |
| North Fork | 1,463 | $123,313 | 13.5% | $104,600 |
| First Mesa | 1,459 | $57,889 | 17.3% | $48,300 |
| Dilkon | 1,270 | $37,656 | 40.6% | $77,000 |
| Pinon | 1,159 | $45,563 | 43.2% | $82,300 |
| Shongopovi | 1,084 | N/A | 52.8% | $81,300 |
| East Fork | 945 | $45,000 | 68.5% | N/A |
| McNary | 919 | $57,000 | 37.4% | $69,200 |
| Second Mesa | 832 | N/A | 44.6% | $72,200 |
| Rainbow City | 807 | $23,311 | 47.7% | $96,200 |
| Whitecone | 805 | $31,083 | 50.4% | $123,900 |
| Chilchinbito | 728 | $19,205 | 52.3% | $42,700 |
| Hondah | 697 | $114,773 | 0.0% | $93,600 |
| Low Mountain | 697 | $24,500 | 51.9% | $59,000 |
| Hotevilla-Bacavi | 645 | $20,509 | 64.2% | N/A |
| Seven Mile | 636 | $55,232 | 75.3% | $108,400 |
| Pinedale | 594 | N/A | 0.0% | $314,100 |
| Kykotsmovi Village | 545 | $36,384 | 9.4% | $104,700 |
| Tees Toh | 382 | $45,417 | 38.2% | $94,500 |
| Keams Canyon | 379 | $60,735 | 9.5% | $115,000 |
| Turkey Creek | 351 | N/A | 13.4% | $99,600 |
| Clay Springs | 338 | N/A | 0.0% | $195,100 |
| Greasewood | 335 | $29,583 | 40.0% | $137,500 |
| Indian Wells | 318 | $49,250 | 31.3% | $82,200 |
| Jeddito | 311 | $33,095 | 57.2% | $31,100 |
| Shonto | 274 | $44,028 | 29.6% | N/A |
| Shumway | 169 | $56,317 | 0.0% | $146,200 |
| Seba Dalkai | 141 | $60,313 | 17.0% | N/A |
| Fort Apache | 130 | N/A | 77.7% | N/A |
| Hard Rock | 106 | N/A | 80.2% | N/A |
| Oljato-Monument Valley | 85 | N/A | 63.5% | N/A |
| Sun Valley | 74 | N/A | 17.6% | N/A |
| Woodruff | 8 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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.