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Population Review

Coconino County, Arizona Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Arizona

The population of Coconino County, Arizona is 144,643 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Arizona. The median household income is $69,748, the median home value is $413,200, and the median age is 32.4.

The population of Coconino County has grown 7.8% since 2010 (134,624 → 145,161), a +0.54% annualized rate.

Coconino County within Arizona · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

144,643

Population

+0.54%

Annual growth

8

People / sq mi

$69,748

Median Income

$413,200

Median Home Value

Coconino County covers 18,616 sq mi of land at 7.8 people per square mile.

About Coconino County, AZ

Coconino County is a county in Arizona with a population of 144,643. It ranks #7 among counties in Arizona by population. The median age is 32.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Coconino County is $69,748, below the US median of $74,580. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $413,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,406. The homeownership rate of 58.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Coconino County reflects 39.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.1 minutes each way.

Coconino County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Coconino County had a population of 134,624 in 2010 and 145,161 in 2024, a 7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 145,190 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.54%.

2020 · 145K20102024

145,161

Population (2024)

134,624

Population (2010)

145,190

Peak (2020)

0.54%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010134,624
2011134,309
2012136,204
2013136,788
2014137,675
2015139,100
2016140,609
2017141,300
2018142,914
2019143,967
2020145,190
2021142,927
2022144,326
2023144,934
2024145,161

Race & Ethnicity

White57.0%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian21.7%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)28.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

32.4

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

13.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
10.6%
20–24
12.6%
25–34
13.9%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
10.1%
55–59
5.3%
60–64
5.9%
65–74
9.2%
75–84
3.9%
85+
0.8%

Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 13.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$69,748$-7,124 vs state
Mean household income$95,848
Per-capita income$35,810
Poverty rate10.6%+1.7% vs state
Unemployment rate4.1%
Employment-to-population57.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
28.9%
Education & health care
16.9%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Construction
6.3%
Public administration
5.2%
Retail trade
4.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.1%

The largest employment sector in Coconino County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.9% of workers.

How residents commute

1.9%

Drive alone

7.4%

Carpool

66.1%

Public transit

11.6%

Work from home

19.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$413,200+$54,300 vs state

Median home value

$1,406

Median rent

58.8%

Homeownership rate

69,907

Total housing units

76.7%

Occupied

23.3%

Vacant

41.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.1%

With health insurance

95.5%

With broadband internet

41.9%

Foreign-born

5.7%

Veterans (18+)

13.4%

With a disability

77.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.0%

High School+

39.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Coconino County, Arizona has a population of 144,643 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Arizona. Population density is 8 people per square mile.

The population of Coconino County has grown 7.8% since 2010 (134,624 → 145,161), a +0.54% annualized rate.

The median household income in Coconino County, Arizona is $69,748, with mean (average) household income of $95,848 and per-capita income of $35,810. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Coconino County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.0%), Hispanic or Latino (28.3%), Asian (21.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Coconino County, Arizona is 32.4 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Coconino County is $413,200 and median monthly rent is $1,406. 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 69,907 total housing units, 23.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Coconino County, Arizona is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Phoenix is among the largest cities associated with Coconino County, Arizona, with a population of 1,624,832.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.