County · Arizona
Navajo County, Arizona
Navajo County, Arizona. Navajo County had 109,946 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Arizona (+6.5%). It holds 49 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 43 census-designated) and 37 census tracts. GEOID 04017.
Navajo County is the county of the Show Low, AZ micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
109,946
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 106,717 · ACS 2020-2024: 108,415
Median household income
$54,606
±$2,264 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$201,500
±$9,940 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$858
±$58 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
How many people live in Navajo County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 106,717 residents in Navajo County. The Census Bureau estimates 109,946 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 108,415 over 9,949 square miles of land.
| Measure | Navajo County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 108,415 | 7,378,838 | −855 |
| Households | 40,063±803 | 2,856,081 | +5,073 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.05 | 2.53 | −0.40 |
| Housing units | 57,230±81 | 3,192,839 | −781 |
Navajo County's population since 2000
From 97,470 in 2000 to 109,946 in 2025: up 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Navajo County?
Navajo County holds 49 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 43 census-designated places. The largest is Show Low with 12,471 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Show Low | 11,732 | $60,368 |
|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 9,005 | $58,346 |
| Snowflake | 6,104 | $76,174 |
| Holbrook | 4,858 | $56,502 |
| Kayenta | 4,670 | $58,423 |
| Whiteriver | 4,520 | $37,440 |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 4,030 | $60,694 |
| Taylor | 3,995 | $90,275 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,648 | $55,987 |
| Heber-Overgaard | 2,898 | $58,542 |
| Linden | 2,760 | $98,038 |
| White Mountain Lake | 2,335 | $50,263 |
| Wagon Wheel | 1,856 | $68,495 |
| Cibecue | 1,816 | $25,791 |
| North Fork | 1,467 | $123,313 |
| Pinetop Country Club | 1,409 | $79,719 |
| First Mesa | 1,352 | $57,889 |
| Joseph City | 1,307 | $75,227 |
| Dilkon | 1,194 | $37,656 |
| Pinon | 1,084 | $45,563 |
| Rainbow CityGEOID 0458620 | 1,001 | $23,311 |
| Hotevilla-BacaviGEOID 0433945 | 1,001 | $20,509 |
| Second MesaGEOID 0465280 | 843 | not published |
| HondahGEOID 0433440 | 814 | $114,773 |
| Chilchinbito | 769 | $19,205 |
| Whitecone | 768 | $31,083 |
| Seven MileGEOID 0465780 | 742 | $55,232 |
| Kykotsmovi VillageGEOID 0439100 | 736 | $36,384 |
| ShongopoviGEOID 0466190 | 711 | not published |
| East ForkGEOID 0421310 | 672 | $45,000 |
| Low Mountain | 631 | $24,500 |
| ShontoGEOID 0466260 | 494 | $44,028 |
| PinedaleGEOID 0455840 | 482 | not published |
| Tees Toh | 420 | $45,417 |
| Turkey CreekGEOID 0477415 | 377 | not published |
| Greasewood | 372 | $29,583 |
| Winslow WestGEOID 0483960 | 457 | $33,155 |
| ShumwayGEOID 0466540 | 347 | $56,317 |
| Jeddito | 346 | $33,095 |
| Clay SpringsGEOID 0414030 | 331 | not published |
| Keams CanyonGEOID 0437130 | 265 | $60,735 |
| Indian WellsGEOID 0435310 | 232 | $49,250 |
| WoodruffGEOID 0484350 | 154 | not published |
| Sun ValleyGEOID 0471160 | 153 | not published |
| Seba DalkaiGEOID 0465167 | 126 | $60,313 |
| Oljato-Monument ValleyGEOID 0451142 | 115 | not published |
| Fort ApacheGEOID 0424250 | 113 | not published |
| Hard RockGEOID 0431182 | 38 | not published |
| McNary | 484 | $57,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Navajo County?
The median resident of Navajo County is 39.5 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 42.7%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 41.0%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Navajo County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.4 | 39.0 | +2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±0.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% | 31.4% | −0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.7%±0.1 pts | 52.6% | +1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 41.0%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.0%±1.1 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±0.9 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.9%±1.5 pts | 10.5% | +2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4%±0.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1%±1.2 pts | 33.3% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4%±0.8 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Navajo County earn?
Half of Navajo County's 40,063 households earn less than $54,606 a year (±$2,264), against $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,310 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,296 after inflation. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Navajo County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,606±$2,264 | $79,964 | +$5,296 |
| Mean household income | $68,865±$1,943 | $108,273 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,210±$695 | $42,503 | +$1,907 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.7%±1.6 pts | 12.5% | −3.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.9%±3.1 pts | 16.2% | −6.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.2%±1.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.2%±1.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 Navajo County?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Navajo County's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $201,500 by its owner (±$9,940). The median renter pays $858 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Navajo County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $201,500±$9,940 | $394,500 | +$46,310 |
| Median gross rent | $858±$58 | $1,543 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1%±4.3 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,366±$51 | $1,803 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2%±1.5 pts | 67.4% | +4.4 pts |
| Housing units | 57,230±81 | 3,192,839 | −781 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±1.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.3%±1.4 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.1%±1.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Navajo County building?
Builders took permits for 441 new housing units across Navajo County in 2025 (417 single-family), 4.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Navajo County get to work?
77.3% of Navajo County's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.8%.
| Measure | Navajo County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.8%±1.4 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8%±1.2 pts | 5.1% | −3.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3%±1.9 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2%±1.4 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±1.2 | 25.4 min | +3.7 min |
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 are Navajo County's census tracts?
Navajo County is divided into 37 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,409 (Tract 9400.10) to $98,003 (Tract 9648.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Navajo County compare with Arizona's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 15 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 15 |
| Median household income | 13th of 15 |
| Median home value | 12th of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 15 |
| Median age | 8th of 15 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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