Chinle is a CDP located in Apache County Arizona. Chinle has a 2024 population of 3,783. Chinle is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -11.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,291 in 2020.
The average household income in Chinle is $59,940 with a poverty rate of 41.76%. The median age in Chinle is 32.3 years: 32 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chinle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,521 | 90.56% |
| White | 138 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 105 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 53 | 1.36% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 1.08% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,118 | 3.33 | 52 | 48 |
| Non Family | 408 | 0 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 375 | 4.12 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 335 | 5.28 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.62
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
52.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 7.69% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 13.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 9.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 178 | 7.86% |
| High School Graduate | 727 | 32.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 190 | 8.39% |
| Some College | 491 | 21.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,990 | 1,685 | 248 |
| White | 138 | 109 | 105 |
| Black | 42 | 35 | 13 |
| Other Race | 39 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 8 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 76.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,581 | $0 | $27,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,092 | $0 | $74,265 |
| High School Graduate | $33,019 | $34,583 | $26,686 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,071 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,286 | $70,031 | $38,973 |
| Some College | $43,929 | $61,375 | $38,417 |
$44,286
Average Earnings
$70,031
Average Male
$38,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.89% of Chinle residents speak only English, while 62.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 58.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,427 | 1,536 | 44.82% |
| Multiple | 29 | 19 | 65.52% |
| White | 129 | 14 | 10.85% |
41.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.48%
Male Poverty Rate
44.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chinle is Multiple, with 65.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chinle is White, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 43.26% |
| High School | 38.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.19% |
| Male Employed | 15.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,589 | $53,685 |
| Households | $44,821 | $59,940 |
| Married Families | $47,198 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,500 | $70,659 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
128
Number of Veterans
128
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 117 | 5.03% |
| White | 11 | 7.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
39.3%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.66%
Born in Chinle
95.99%
Native Born
4.01%
Foreign Born
3.5%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
95.99% of Chinle residents were born in the United States, with 82.66% having been born in Arizona. 3.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,783 | -53 | -1.38% |
| 2023 | 3,836 | -52 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 3,888 | 117 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 3,771 | -520 | -12.12% |
| 2020 | 4,291 | -588 | -12.05% |
| 2019 | 4,879 | -499 | -9.28% |
| 2018 | 5,378 | -320 | -5.62% |
| 2017 | 5,698 | 278 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 5,420 | 473 | 9.56% |
| 2015 | 4,947 | 204 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 4,743 | 148 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 4,595 | 130 | 2.91% |
| 2012 | 4,465 | 310 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 4,155 | -363 | -8.03% |
| 2010 | 4,518 | 0 | 0% |