LeChee CDP, Coconino County, Arizona Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for LeChee CDP, Arizona, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in LeChee CDP, Arizona. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in LeChee CDP, Arizona. The estimated population of LeChee CDP, Arizona is 1,499 people, with a median age of 27.9.

We can look at the total population in LeChee CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,499
+4.46%
-1.83%
2020
1,435
-8.07% -
2019
1,561
-1.76% -
2018
1,589
+4.06%
-
2017
1,527
- -

Population of LeChee CDP, Arizona by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
0%
1%
-100.00%
Black/African American
6.1%
0.3%
+1,933.33%
Native
90.3%
93.8%
-3.73%
Hispanic
1.9%
2.6%
-26.92%
Asian
0.3%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.4%
2.2%
-36.36%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of LeChee CDP, Arizona by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 27.9 -4.45% 27.6 -8.31% 28.8 -0.69%
2020 29.2 +2.46% 30.1 0% 29 +3.94%
2019 28.5 +3.64% 30.1 +5.99% 27.9 +3.33%
2018 27.5 +0.36% 28.4 +4.8% 27 -2.17%
2017 27.4 - 27.1 - 27.6 -

The median age of LeChee CDP, Arizona gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 141 -6.26% 85 +35.84% 130 113
10 to 19 86 +43.92% 145 -28.64% 129 102
20 to 29 185 -46.53% 192 +22.04% 105 233
30 to 39 96 -3.42% 52 +19.76% 88 53
40 to 49 47 +39.44% 91 -35.65% 64 61
50 to 59 123 -53.17% 117 -7.81% 69 106
60 to 69 56 +38.6% 58 +80.94% 80 117
70+ 22 36.62% 31 0.02% 20 29

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of LeChee CDP, Arizona is $57,778.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for LeChee CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,264.00
  • 65 and over
    $72,679.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in LeChee CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in LeChee CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of LeChee CDP, Arizona is currently $73,478.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.50% of households in LeChee CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of LeChee CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in LeChee CDP is $21,509.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of LeChee CDP by the total population of LeChee CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in LeChee CDP, Arizona, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in LeChee CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    73.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in LeChee CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of LeChee CDP over the age of 16 is 1,120.

Of those people, a total of 68.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in LeChee CDP is 61.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 95 44.20% 11.90%
20 to 24 years 189 76.70% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 149 75.20% 16.10%
30 to 34 years 70 100.00% 34.30%
35 to 44 years 126 84.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 121 73.60% 11.20%
55 to 59 years 124 87.10% 7.40%
60 to 64 years 135 46.70% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 88 31.80% 10.70%
75 years and over 23 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in LeChee CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 0 0.00% 0.00%
Black or African American 19 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,063 67.20% 10.80%
Asian 4 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 21 100.00% 0.00%
Other 7 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 6 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 23 47.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in LeChee CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in LeChee CDP is 687, with median earnings of $27,756.00.

Women in LeChee CDP, Arizona earning approximately 69.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 687 $27,756.00
Male 303 $36,125.00
Female 384 $25,221.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 6 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $55,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $29,886.00
Healthcare Support 44 $20,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $4,821.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $7,375.00
Sales 35 $27,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 114 $30,735.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $47,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $40,938.00
Production 64 $37,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $35,972.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 11 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 44 $20,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $9,000.00 25 $4,338.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9 $0.00 23 $11,964.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $15,500.00 48 $7,222.00
Sales 29 $26,042.00 6 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $42,250.00 95 $29,135.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $48,500.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $29,792.00 4 $0.00
Production 40 $42,083.00 24 $26,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22 $31,250.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 400 households in LeChee CDP, with an average household size of 3.75 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 290 families in LeChee CDP with an average family size of 4.58 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 129 48 113 110
Average Household Size 4.68 4.38 5.03 1.06
Total Families 129 48 113 0
Average Household Size 4.59 4.02 4.81 0

Poverty

Of the 290 families in LeChee CDP, 13.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in LeChee CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 481 housing units in LeChee CDP, Arizona.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 400 83.16%
Vacant 81 16.84%

4.78% of the total 481 housing units in LeChee CDP are rental units. This is approximately 23 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 371 are occupied by the owner - or 77.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in LeChee CDP is $694.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in LeChee CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    6
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    23
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in LeChee CDP is $82,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in LeChee CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    104
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    127
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    50
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    52
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    34
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in LeChee CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in LeChee CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    13
  • 1960 to 1969
    22
  • 1970 to 1979
    120
  • 1980 to 1989
    57
  • 1990 to 1999
    224
  • 2000 to 2009
    29
  • 2010 to 2013
    16
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in LeChee CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    17
  • 1 vehicle available
    99
  • 2 vehicles available
    115
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    169

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in LeChee CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in LeChee CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

19.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in LeChee CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    78
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    238
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    193
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    79
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    55
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    4
  • 90 or more minutes
    30

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for LeChee CDP, Arizona in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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