City · Arizona
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, city, mostly in Yavapai County (73.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Coconino County, Arizona. Sedona had 9,619 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,684 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,777 (±24). GEOID 0465350.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,619
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,684 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,777 ±24
Median household income
$73,738
±$12,737 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$786,800
±$56,549 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,448
±$192 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Sedona and what county is it in?
Sedona is a city mostly in Yavapai County (73.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Coconino County, Arizona. It covers 18.3 square miles of land, 530 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sedona is in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yavapai County | 7,137 | 73.7% |
| Coconino County | 2,547 | 26.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sedona, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,619 people lived in Sedona on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Arizona grew 6.5%. The 2020 Census counted 9,684 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,777 (±24).
| Measure | Sedona | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,777 ±24 | 245,480 | −545 |
| Households | 4,917 ±281 | 111,157 | −625 |
| Average household size | 1.99 ±0.11 | 2.17 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,686 ±409 | 126,095 | no clear change |
Sedona's population since 2000
From 10,192 in 2000 to 9,619 in 2025: down 5.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sedona as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Sedona?
The median resident of Sedona is 58.2 years old; 11.6% are under 18 and 35.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.0%. 20.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sedona | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.2 ±2.0 | 55.1 | −3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 11.6% ±3.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 35.5% ±4.3 pts | 34.1% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±3.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.0% ±6.0 pts | 15.4% | +11.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.8% ±6.0 pts | 77.4% | −16.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.3% ±4.2 pts | 6.4% | +8.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0% ±6.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±1.5 pts | 11.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±2.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.9% ±5.4 pts | 10.1% | +9.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±2.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.4% ±4.2 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.2% ±3.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1% ±3.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4% ±2.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Sedona earn?
Half of Sedona's 4,917 households earn less than $73,738 a year (±$12,737), against $69,613 in Yavapai County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $75,651 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sedona | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,738 ±$12,737 | $69,613 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,072 ±$13,729 | $92,313 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,811 ±$7,204 | $41,784 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±4.5 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8% ±18.3 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±1.1 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±3.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Sedona?
Owners occupy 72.6% of Sedona's occupied homes and renters 27.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $786,800 by its owner (±$56,549). The median renter pays $1,448 a month including utilities, and 34.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sedona | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $786,800 ±$56,549 | $425,200 | +$162,346 |
| Median gross rent | $1,448 ±$192 | $1,351 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.0% ±12.1 pts | 38.7% | −34.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,213 ±$285 | $1,679 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.6% ±4.5 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.4% ±4.5 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 6,686 ±409 | 126,095 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.9% ±7.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.1% ±4.6 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% ±3.9 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±1.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 many new homes is Sedona building?
Builders took permits for 52 new housing units in Sedona in 2025 (52 in single-family houses), 5.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sedona work and get to work?
49.1% of Sedona's workers drive alone and 34.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Sedona | Yavapai County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7% ±3.8 pts | 48.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 49.1% ±7.5 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±5.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 34.9% ±6.0 pts | 14.4% | +11.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±4.5 | 23.5 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 Sedona?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Sedona, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,964 (Tract 16.02) to $87,849 (Tract 16.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 18.04Yavapai County | 3,122 | $73,509 |
| Tract 18.01Yavapai County | 3,226 | $64,764 |
| Tract 16.01Coconino County | 1,894 | $87,849 |
| Tract 18.03Yavapai County | 2,049 | $66,563 |
| Tract 16.02Coconino County | 1,005 | $51,964 |
| Tract 17.04Yavapai County | 1,355 | $89,643 |
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 Sedona) · Census block assignment files
How does Sedona compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sedona is the 3,295th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 45th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Sedona ranks 70th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 45th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd | 210 |
| Median household income | 70th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 18th | 209 |
| Median home value | 6th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 44th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 85th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th | 175 |
| Median age | 44th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 129th | 206 |
| Work from home | 7th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 140th | 206 |
Sedona's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Sedona 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 Sedona?
10 of the 57 figures for Sedona 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 Sedona 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' public schools in Sedona.