Flagstaff is a city located in Coconino County Arizona. Flagstaff has a 2024 population of 76,416. It is also the county seat of Coconino County. Flagstaff is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77,095 in 2020.
The average household income in Flagstaff is $94,917 with a poverty rate of 19.36%. The median age in Flagstaff is 26 years: 26.8 years for males, and 24.6 years for females.
Flagstaff is located in Coconino County, Arizona. The city is located on the edge of the Ponderosa Pine forest and the Colorado Plateau close to Mount Elden, which is part of the state's highest mountain range. Flagstaff is named for the ponderosa pine flagpole made by a scouting party to celebrate the country's Centennial.
Flagstaff has a notably large Native American population that is about 12x the national average. This is due to Flagstaff's proximity to several Native American reservations such as the Hopi, Yavapai, Navajo, and Havasupai. There are almost 5,500 people of Navajo ancestry in Flagstaff.
Flagstaff is a college town, which is reflected in the demographics. Almost 90% of the population has a high school diploma or GED compared to the national average of 80%. More than 39% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher.
Flagstaff's economy mostly centers on education and tourism, receiving more than 5 million visitors every year.
Flagstaff is found near Grand Canyon National Park, which supports its thriving tourism industry.
The city is also known for its high-tech and science development centers such as the Lowell Observatory, the United States Geological Survey's Flagstaff campus, and the United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS).
Flagstaff is one of the fastest-growing areas of Arizona, according to recent census figures. While Phoenix has been losing large numbers to the outlying suburbs, Flagstaff grew more than 4% between 2011 and 2012 alone. Its growth rate was so fast, in fact, that it was the 9th fastest-growing city in the United States at the time. Flagstaff has also grown by 25% between 2000 and 2010.
The growth in Flagstaff is expected to continue soon as more people move away from the city into the suburbs with a lower cost of living and more job opportunities.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Flagstaff was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,304 | 64.59% |
| Native American | 9,601 | 12.58% |
| Two or more races | 8,506 | 11.14% |
| Other race | 5,253 | 6.88% |
| Asian | 2,034 | 2.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,498 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.18% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,815 | 2.32 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Non Family | 13,729 | 1.56 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
| Married | 9,953 | 3.01 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 2,809 | 3.18 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 1,324 | 3.07 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
41.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 939 | 2.37% |
| Associates Degree | 2,854 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,221 | 30.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,287 | 20.92% |
| High School Graduate | 6,098 | 15.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 753 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 8,455 | 21.35% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,561 | 24,278 | 15,327 |
| Hispanic | 6,796 | 6,023 | 2,088 |
| Native American | 5,130 | 4,585 | 1,330 |
| 2+ Races | 4,092 | 3,813 | 1,880 |
| Other Race | 2,209 | 1,770 | 529 |
| Asian | 938 | 894 | 661 |
| Black | 581 | 568 | 249 |
| Islander | 80 | 75 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,054 | $52,915 | $46,959 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,792 | $79,310 | $61,395 |
| High School Graduate | $31,426 | $35,680 | $29,323 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,947 | $25,179 | $18,920 |
| Overall | $47,294 | $49,369 | $44,831 |
| Some College | $41,075 | $42,528 | $36,207 |
$47,294
Average Earnings
$49,369
Average Male
$44,831
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.57% of Flagstaff residents speak only English, while 17.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,271 | 6,348 | 17.03% |
| Native | 8,779 | 2,719 | 30.97% |
| Hispanic | 12,915 | 2,386 | 18.47% |
| Multiple | 7,764 | 1,151 | 14.82% |
| Other | 3,782 | 1,089 | 28.79% |
| Black | 955 | 345 | 36.13% |
| Asian | 1,627 | 321 | 19.73% |
| Islander | 128 | 32 | 25% |
19.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.87%
Male Poverty Rate
22.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Flagstaff is Black, with 36.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Flagstaff is Multiple, with 14.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.9% |
| Some College | 12.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.11% |
| Female Employed | 15.99% |
| Male Employed | 11.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,684 | $121,634 |
| Households | $68,041 | $94,917 |
| Married Families | $114,260 | $143,939 |
| Non Families | $46,074 | $64,030 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
2,825
Number of Veterans
2,570
Male Veterans
255
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,239 |
| Vietnam | 822 |
| First Gulf War | 469 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 745 |
| 65 to 74 | 620 |
| 18 to 34 | 608 |
| 75+ | 449 |
| 55 to 64 | 403 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,072 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 501 | 4.58% |
| 2+ Races | 420 | 6.99% |
| Native American | 130 | 1.87% |
| Black | 115 | 9.4% |
| Other Race | 81 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
47.49%
Born in Flagstaff
94.05%
Native Born
5.95%
Foreign Born
3.47%
Non Citizen
2.47%
Naturalized
94.05% of Flagstaff residents were born in the United States, with 47.49% having been born in Arizona. 3.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 75,567 | -170 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 75,737 | -170 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 75,907 | -169 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 76,076 | -170 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 76,246 | -170 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 76,416 | -170 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 76,586 | 608 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 75,978 | 1,187 | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 74,791 | -2,304 | -2.99% |
| 2020 | 77,095 | 1,800 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 75,295 | 1,339 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 73,956 | 1,770 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 72,186 | 932 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 71,254 | 1,215 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 70,039 | 1,371 | 2% |
| 2014 | 68,668 | 528 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 68,140 | 191 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 67,949 | 1,855 | 2.81% |
| 2011 | 66,094 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 66,102 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 52,894 | 7,037 | 15.35% |
| 1990 | 45,857 | 11,114 | 31.99% |
| 1980 | 34,743 | 8,626 | 33.03% |
| 1970 | 26,117 | 7,903 | 43.39% |
| 1960 | 18,214 | 11,443 | 169% |
| 1950 | 6,771 | 1,691 | 33.29% |
| 1940 | 5,080 | 1,189 | 30.56% |
| 1930 | 3,891 | 705 | 22.13% |
| 1920 | 3,186 | 1,886 | 145.08% |
| 1900 | 1,300 | -74,267 | -98.28% |