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 $61,999 with a poverty rate of 35.88%. The median age in Chinle is 31.9 years: 31.4 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chinle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,895 | 88.62% |
| Asian | 197 | 4.48% |
| White | 131 | 2.98% |
| Other race | 63 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 1.25% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Asian
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,242 | 3.4 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Married | 440 | 4.13 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 396 | 0 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 392 | 5.02 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Male | 14 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
4.46
Average Family Size
3.4
Average Household Size
47.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 191 | 7.47% |
| Associates Degree | 294 | 11.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 342 | 13.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 247 | 9.66% |
| High School Graduate | 703 | 27.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 7.63% |
| Some College | 585 | 22.88% |
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 | 2,176 | 1,848 | 358 |
| White | 121 | 91 | 85 |
| Asian | 102 | 102 | 90 |
| Black | 55 | 48 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 35 |
| Other Race | 49 | 28 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 28 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,192 | $88,168 | $30,962 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,014 | $186,912 | $75,208 |
| High School Graduate | $33,667 | $36,949 | $27,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,847 | $64,423 | $36,091 |
| Some College | $40,750 | $64,038 | $35,958 |
$42,847
Average Earnings
$64,423
Average Male
$36,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.87% of Chinle residents speak only English, while 58.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 52.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,819 | 1,469 | 38.47% |
| Asian | 197 | 29 | 14.72% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 19 | 31.67% |
| Multiple | 54 | 15 | 27.78% |
| White | 104 | 9 | 8.65% |
| Other | 49 | 8 | 16.33% |
35.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.64%
Male Poverty Rate
37.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chinle is Native, with 38.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chinle is White, with 8.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.14% |
| Some College | 32.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.9% |
| Male Employed | 14.21% |
| Female Employed | 7.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,286 | $59,778 |
| Households | $46,458 | $61,999 |
| Married Families | $51,855 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $66,554 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
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
176
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 86 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 154 | 6.13% |
| Black | 13 | 23.64% |
| White | 9 | 7.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.8%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
14.6%
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
80.41%
Born in Chinle
94.04%
Native Born
5.96%
Foreign Born
5.39%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
94.04% of Chinle residents were born in the United States, with 80.41% having been born in Arizona. 5.39% 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% |