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Navajo (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Navajo, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)888.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.52% (30)
Growth Since 202010.12% (184)
Rank in State81th
Rank in Country10940th

The population of Navajo, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 2,002. This is an increase of 1.52% (30 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Navajo by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Navajo by Age

Navajo Population Pyramid 2022
Navajo Median Age
21.1
Total
17.8
Male
24.3
Female
Navajo Sex Ratio
44.66%
812
Male
55.34%
1,006
Female
Navajo Age Dependency Ratio
14
Old Age Dependency Ratio
96
Child Dependency Ratio
Navajo Adults
987
Adults
(121 of whom are seniors) in Navajo.

Population of Navajo by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Navajo

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 60.45%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 54.93%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 64.91%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Navajo

While the overall poverty rate of Navajo is 60.45%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (64.91%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (54.93%).

Poverty Rate of Navajo by Employment Status and Sex

36.59%
Female Employed
78.79%
Female Unemployed
18.18%
Male Employed
24.14%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Navajo by Education

59.52%
Less Than 9th Grade
51.53%
High School
35.52%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Navajo

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Navajo

The most common language spoken in Navajo is English, with 56.02% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 42.99% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Navajo by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Navajo, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Navajo by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree394.64%
Bachelors Degree182.14%
Associates Degree414.88%
Some College24929.61%
High School Graduate32638.76%
9th to 12th Grade12114.39%
Less Than 9th Grade475.59%

Earnings Statistics of Navajo by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$20,708

Average Earnings

$30,063

Average Male

$20,125

Average Female

Employment of Navajo by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Navajo by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
36.3%
Employment Rate
18.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Navajo by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Navajo

Marriage Rates

  • 24.8%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 33.5%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 18.6%

    Female Marriage Rate

Navajo Marriage

In Navajo, 33.5% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Navajo

Navajo Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Navajo Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
6.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Navajo by Type

3.85
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets