Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

173,082

4.89% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

28.8%

0.613% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$42,281

6.71% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$107,100

7.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

48,246

5.35% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ had a population of 173k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $42,281. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ declined from 181,985 to 173,082, a −4.89% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,624 to $42,281, a 6.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (54.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32.2%), White (Hispanic) (4.28%), Other (Hispanic) (2.45%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%).

42.8% of the households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are Northland Pioneer College (564 degrees awarded in 2021) and Dine College (139 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was $107,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ borders Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, Gila, Graham, Greenlee & Pinal (East) Counties PUMA, AZ, La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, Navajo Nation PUMA, NM, Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, and Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT.

United States Arizona New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 173k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.21% of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (3.82k people).

In 2021, there were 1.68 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.7k people) in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 7.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are Navajo (49,384 households), Other Native Languages of North America (10,630 households), and Spanish (7,383 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

86,338

Women

49.9%

86,648

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 172,986 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
93.7k ± 571
White (Non-Hispanic)
55.8k ± 118
White (Hispanic)
7.41k ± 851

9.88%

Hispanic Population

17.1k people

9.88% of the people in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are hispanic (17.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,714 ± 1,011 people
Philippines
197 ± 344 people
Germany
148 ± 299 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 1,714 Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Philippines with 197 and Germany with 148.

Foreign-Born Population

2.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.82k people

2.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.84k people

As of 2021, 2.21% of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ residents (3.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Navajo
49,384 households (30.5%)
Other Native Languages of North America
10,630 households (6.57%)
Spanish
7,383 households (4.56%)

42.8% of the households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was Navajo. 30.5% of the households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ reported speaking Navajo at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,843 ± 373
Gulf War (1990s)
1,355 ± 271
Gulf War (2001-)
1,249 ± 252

Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ employs 48.2k people. The largest industries in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are Elementary & secondary schools (7,273 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,920 people), and Construction (3,900 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($135,113), Rail transportation ($85,410), and Legal services ($84,675).

Males in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,035. The income inequality in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.399, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,621

Women

52.2%

24,352

Men

47.8%

The workforce of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 50,973 people, with 52.2% woman, and 47.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

48.2k

2021 Value

−5.35%

1 Year decline

± −5.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −5.35%, from 51k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,894 people), Cashiers (1,740 people), and Personal care aides (1,408 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.2k

2021 Value

−5.35%

1 Year decline

± −5.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −5.35%, from 51k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,273 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,920 people), and Construction (3,900 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,664

Median earning men ± $1,306

$28,993

Median earning women ± $1,284

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,372), Public Administration ($45,833), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,176), Public Administration ($37,023), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ awarded 703 degrees. The student population of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,411 male students and 2,690 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are White (340 and 48.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (241 and 34.3%), Hispanic or Latino (88 and 12.5%), and Two or More Races (12 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Northland Pioneer College (564 and 80.2%) and Dine College (139 and 19.8%).

The most popular majors in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are Welding Technology (162 and 23%), General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies (48 and 6.83%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (42 and 5.97%).

The median tuition cost in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ for a public four year colleges is $1,320 for in-state students and $1,320 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,101 students enrolled in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, 34.4% men and 65.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 2,073 records, of which 75.3% were women and 24.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
40 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
39 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was Registered Nursing with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northland Pioneer College
564 degrees awarded
Dine College
139 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northland Pioneer College with 564 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 343 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, which is 0.953 times less than the 360 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 340 degrees mean that there were 1.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 241 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,948) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.891% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.69% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (39.8k), Some college (37.5k), and Secondary Education (25.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was $107,100 in 2021, which is 0.437 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $99,900 to $107,100, a 7.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is $42,281. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

Housing

Property

$107,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,775

$41,591

Median Property Taxes

±$1,150

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.3% of the housing units in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,281

Median Household Income

± $1,563

56k

Number of Households

± 1,497

In 2021, the median household income of the 56k households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ grew to $42,281 from the previous year's value of $39,624.

The following chart displays the households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.399

2021 Wage GINI in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ

0.401

2020 Wage GINI in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was 0.399 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.332% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (8.7%)
Worked At Home (8.03%)

In 2021, 76.7% of workers in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.7%) and those who worked at home (8.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.18% of the workforce in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ (48.6k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

80.8% of the population of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 25.8% on employee plans, 35% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 6.96% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.2%

Uninsured

25.8%

Employer Coverage

35%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

6.96%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ grew by 4.05% from 18.5% to 19.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.