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Population Review

Navajo County, Arizona Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Arizona

The population of Navajo County, Arizona is 107,744 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Arizona. The median household income is $52,752, the median home value is $186,100, and the median age is 39.4.

The population of Navajo County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (107,693 → 109,516), a +0.12% annualized rate.

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

107,744

Population

+0.12%

Annual growth

11

People / sq mi

$52,752

Median Income

$186,100

Median Home Value

Navajo County covers 9,949 sq mi of land at 10.8 people per square mile.

About Navajo County, AZ

Navajo County is a county in Arizona with a population of 107,744. It ranks #9 among counties in Arizona by population. The median age is 39.4, in line with the national median. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The median household income in Navajo County is $52,752, below the US median of $74,580. 19.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $186,100, with monthly rent averaging $832. The homeownership rate of 72.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Navajo County reflects 17.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.7 minutes each way.

Navajo County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Navajo County had a population of 107,693 in 2010 and 109,516 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 111,037 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.

2019 · 111K20102024

109,516

Population (2024)

107,693

Population (2010)

111,037

Peak (2019)

0.13%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010107,693
2011107,560
2012107,334
2013107,164
2014107,741
2015107,695
2016108,569
2017109,145
2018110,490
2019111,037
2020106,773
2021107,736
2022108,771
2023109,281
2024109,516

Race & Ethnicity

White45.4%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian25.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)45.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.4

Median Age

49.8%

Female

50.2%

Male

19.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
10.6%
55–59
6.6%
60–64
6.7%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
6.0%
85+
1.4%

Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$52,752$-24,120 vs state
Mean household income$67,131
Per-capita income$24,347
Poverty rate19.4%+10.5% vs state
Unemployment rate4.0%
Employment-to-population41.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
33.1%
Education & health care
9.9%
Construction
9.8%
Public administration
9.0%
Retail trade
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Information
4.0%
Arts, entertainment & food
3.5%

The largest employment sector in Navajo County is professional & business services, accounting for 33.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

75.6%

Public transit

8.9%

Work from home

23.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$186,100$-172,800 vs state

Median home value

$832

Median rent

72.7%

Homeownership rate

56,946

Total housing units

68.8%

Occupied

31.2%

Vacant

27.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.7%

With health insurance

87.2%

With broadband internet

30.3%

Foreign-born

7.7%

Veterans (18+)

17.3%

With a disability

66.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.0%

High School+

17.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Navajo County, Arizona has a population of 107,744 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Arizona. Population density is 11 people per square mile.

The population of Navajo County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (107,693 → 109,516), a +0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Navajo County, Arizona is $52,752, with mean (average) household income of $67,131 and per-capita income of $24,347. 19.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Navajo County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.8%), White (45.4%), Asian (25.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Navajo County, Arizona is 39.4 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

The median home value in Navajo County is $186,100 and median monthly rent is $832. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 56,946 total housing units, 31.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Navajo County, Arizona is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 33.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

Phoenix is among the largest cities associated with Navajo 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.