Kayenta is a CDP located in Navajo County Arizona. Kayenta has a 2024 population of 5,396. Kayenta is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually but its population has decreased by -4.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,634 in 2020.
The average household income in Kayenta is $70,050 with a poverty rate of 26.31%. The median age in Kayenta is 27.8 years: 26.4 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kayenta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 5,336 | 94.43% |
| White | 193 | 3.42% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 1.82% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,671 | 3.33 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 742 | 4.08 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 425 | 3.72 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 326 | 1.13 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Male | 178 | 3.32 | 23 | 77 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
53.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 5.45% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 5.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 317 | 10.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 312 | 10.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,206 | 39.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 4% |
| Some College | 753 | 24.7% |
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 | 2,790 | 2,505 | 498 |
| White | 193 | 193 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 67.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,172 | $0 | $59,716 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,115 | $57,175 | $61,436 |
| High School Graduate | $33,848 | $0 | $34,946 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,179 | $45,732 | $41,453 |
| Some College | $33,920 | $34,006 | $32,447 |
$45,179
Average Earnings
$45,732
Average Male
$41,453
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.42% of Kayenta residents speak only English, while 65.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 65.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 5,280 | 1,424 | 26.97% |
| White | 187 | 39 | 20.86% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
26.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.19%
Male Poverty Rate
29.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kayenta is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kayenta is White, with 20.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.68% |
| Some College | 20.02% |
| High School | 19.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.57% |
| Female Employed | 13.88% |
| Male Employed | 12.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,799 | $75,873 |
| Households | $60,925 | $70,050 |
| Married Families | $87,685 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,889 | $32,441 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 29 | 0.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
79.61%
Born in Kayenta
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Kayenta residents were born in the United States, with 79.61% having been born in Arizona. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,396 | 15 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 5,381 | 15 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 5,366 | 139 | 2.66% |
| 2021 | 5,227 | -407 | -7.22% |
| 2020 | 5,634 | 122 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 5,512 | 623 | 12.74% |
| 2018 | 4,889 | 259 | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 4,630 | -208 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 4,838 | 136 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 4,702 | -392 | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 5,094 | 130 | 2.62% |
| 2013 | 4,964 | 256 | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 4,708 | -248 | -5% |
| 2011 | 4,956 | -233 | -4.49% |
| 2010 | 5,189 | 0 | 0% |