Kayenta CDP, Navajo County, Arizona Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Kayenta 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 Kayenta CDP, Arizona. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Kayenta CDP, Arizona. The estimated population of Kayenta CDP, Arizona is 5,227 people, with a median age of 28.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,227
-7.22% +12.89%
2020
5,634
+2.21%
-
2019
5,512
+12.74%
-
2018
4,889
+5.59%
-
2017
4,630
- -

Population of Kayenta 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
4.2%
6.5%
-35.38%
Black/African American
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Native
93%
90.1%
+3.22%
Hispanic
0.6%
1.2%
-50.00%
Asian
0.5%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.3%
1.5%
-13.33%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.6%
-100.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
-100.00%

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 Kayenta 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 28.9 +10.31% 27.6 +7.81% 30.7 +16.29%
2020 26.2 -4.38% 25.6 +1.19% 26.4 -13.16%
2019 27.4 -0.72% 25.3 -1.17% 30.4 +2.01%
2018 27.6 -1.43% 25.6 -0.78% 29.8 0%
2017 28 - 25.8 - 29.8 -

The median age of Kayenta 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 9 491 -5.57% 371 +67.37% 450 628
10 to 19 500 -2.66% 453 -24.59% 471 347
20 to 29 341 +20.44% 328 +25.67% 384 402
30 to 39 199 +69.54% 315 +54.35% 360 521
40 to 49 308 -11.19% 274 +6.65% 268 292
50 to 59 263 -50.72% 268 -10.96% 152 231
60 to 69 192 -9.44% 156 +82.06% 165 314
70+ 47 +71.31% 124 +30.81% 81 161

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Kayenta CDP, Arizona is $45,600.00.

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 Kayenta CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,502.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,039.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,607.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Kayenta 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 Kayenta CDP, Arizona is currently $58,474.00.

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.

2.67% of households in Kayenta 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 Kayenta CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Kayenta CDP is $17,364.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Kayenta 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 Kayenta 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
    10.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.07%

Employment

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

The total population of Kayenta CDP over the age of 16 is 3,671.

Of those people, a total of 47.60% 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 Kayenta CDP is 44.10%.

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 340 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 427 29.50% 20.60%
25 to 29 years 359 71.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 719 48.40% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 468 55.80% 25.70%
45 to 54 years 397 81.40% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 240 56.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 203 60.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 414 42.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 104 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 Kayenta 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 238 60.10% 0.00%
Black or African American 21 57.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3,327 47.00% 7.40%
Asian 24 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 52 55.80% 48.30%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 31 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 221 64.70% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Kayenta 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 Kayenta CDP is 1,619, with median earnings of $32,088.00.

Women in Kayenta CDP, Arizona earning approximately 63.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,619 $32,088.00
Male 696 $47,200.00
Female 923 $30,079.00

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 110 $62,647.00
Business and Financial 24 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 104 $43,750.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 295 $46,150.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $0.00
Healthcare Support 76 $22,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $11,902.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $23,092.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $0.00
Sales 93 $25,329.00
Office and Administrative Support 176 $31,606.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $75,781.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $35,365.00
Production 69 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $0.00

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 89 $49,120.00 21 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 104 $43,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 97 $47,350.00 198 $24,684.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 61 $23,698.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $15,795.00 25 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00 72 $24,605.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 53 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 93 $25,329.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $0.00 133 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $75,781.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $35,365.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 69 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 21 $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 1,498 households in Kayenta CDP, with an average household size of 3.44 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 1,179 families in Kayenta CDP with an average family size of 3.87 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 650 156 373 319
Average Household Size 4.25 2.92 4.28 1.06
Total Families 650 156 373 0
Average Household Size 3.99 2.53 4.21 0

Poverty

Of the 1,179 families in Kayenta CDP, 33.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Kayenta 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 1,833 housing units in Kayenta CDP, Arizona.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,498 81.72%
Vacant 335 18.28%

47.08% of the total 1,833 housing units in Kayenta CDP are rental units. This is approximately 863 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 573 are occupied by the owner - or 31.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Kayenta CDP is $645.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Kayenta 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
    62
  • Less than $500
    278
  • $500 to $999
    444
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    141
  • $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 Kayenta CDP is $42,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    338
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    129
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    92
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    14
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    80
  • 1970 to 1979
    389
  • 1980 to 1989
    517
  • 1990 to 1999
    348
  • 2000 to 2009
    456
  • 2010 to 2013
    29
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 Kayenta CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    56
  • 1 vehicle available
    715
  • 2 vehicles available
    560
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    167

Commuting to Work

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

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Kayenta 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
    117
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    214
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    281
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    402
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    12
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    192
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    58
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    105
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    92
  • 90 or more minutes
    62

Summary

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

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