Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 676, Oljato-Monument Valley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Oljato-Monument Valley is a small community located in Utah, within San Juan County. The total population is 676. It ranks as the 206th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oljato-Monument Valley is 34.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. 14.6% 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 Oljato-Monument Valley is $30,227. This is 68% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.8%. This is 321% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. 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 27.2%. This is 663% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $44,100. Housing costs are 91% lower than the state median of $489,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Oljato-Monument Valley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oljato-Monument Valley is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 74.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.

Education

5.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah 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 Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.