Sedona, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sedona is a small city located in Arizona, within Yavapai County. The total population is 9,777. It ranks as the 69th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sedona is 58.2 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 11.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sedona is $73,738. This is 8% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $786,800. Housing costs are 99% higher than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sedona is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.0%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

50.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Sedona in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 51% higher 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 94.7%. Notably, 23.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sedona, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.