Census-designated place · Arizona
Kayenta, Arizona
Kayenta, census-designated place, in Navajo County, Arizona. Kayenta had 4,670 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,927 (±1,019). GEOID 0436990.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,670
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 4,927 ±1,019
Median household income
$58,423
±$7,579 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$37,400
±$21,347 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$772
±$254 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Kayenta and what county is it in?
Kayenta is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Navajo County, Arizona. It covers 13.2 square miles of land, 355 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kayenta is in the Show Low, AZ micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kayenta, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,670 residents in Kayenta, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 4,927 (±1,019).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Kayenta is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Kayenta | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,927 ±1,019 | 108,415 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,495 ±239 | 40,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.25 ±0.42 | 2.64 | −0.71 |
| Housing units | 1,689 ±231 | 57,230 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kayenta?
The median resident of Kayenta is 29.3 years old; 33.8% are under 18 and 6.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 93.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.3%.
| Measure | Kayenta | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.3 ±7.0 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.8% ±5.0 pts | 25.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.6% ±4.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 45.5% ±5.1 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 10.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 42.7% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 93.0% ±4.8 pts | 41.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±4.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 59.2% ±11.2 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±5.3 pts | 17.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 35.2% ±13.3 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6% ±6.6 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4% ±8.1 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±4.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±6.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kayenta earn?
Half of Kayenta's 1,495 households earn less than $58,423 a year (±$7,579), against $54,606 in Navajo County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 the median was $38,630 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,793 after inflation. 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kayenta | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,423 ±$7,579 | $54,606 | +$19,793 |
| Mean household income | $59,250 ±$11,523 | $68,865 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,077 ±$3,438 | $25,210 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 37.7% ±13.5 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.4% ±20.5 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.0% ±11.5 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.8% ±9.6 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 70.1% ±11.1 pts | 74.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kayenta?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Kayenta's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $37,400 by its owner (±$21,347). The median renter pays $772 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kayenta | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $37,400 ±$21,347 | $201,500 | −$29,304 |
| Median gross rent | $772 ±$254 | $858 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5% ±18.2 pts | 30.1% | no clear change |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±13.7 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±13.7 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,689 ±231 | 57,230 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% ±4.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.9% ±11.6 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 36.0% ±11.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±4.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1% ±4.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.3% ±7.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Kayenta work and get to work?
81.2% of Kayenta's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.5%.
| Measure | Kayenta | Navajo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.1% ±8.3 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.5% ±7.9 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2% ±11.6 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.8% ±2.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.9% ±4.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.6% ±5.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±10.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min ±8.9 | 25.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kayenta?
1 census tract lies mostly in Kayenta, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9425Navajo County | 5,024 | $58,222 |
| Tract 9424Navajo County | 2,254 | $25,015 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kayenta) · Census block assignment files
How does Kayenta compare with other places in Arizona?
Kayenta ranks 127th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 98th | 210 |
| Residents per square mile | 110th | 210 |
| Median household income | 127th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 187th | 209 |
| Median home value | 187th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 136th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 115th | 175 |
| Median age | 191st | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 187th | 206 |
| Travel time to work | 122nd | 206 |
Kayenta's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Kayenta with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kayenta?
20 of the 56 figures for Kayenta on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kayenta are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.