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 $64,069 with a poverty rate of 29.63%. The median age in Kayenta is 27.6 years: 27 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kayenta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 5,103 | 95.1% |
| White | 187 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,527 | 3.46 | 48 | 52 |
| Married | 642 | 4.26 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 438 | 3.94 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Non Family | 238 | 1.15 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 209 | 2.63 | 17.7 | 82.3 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.46
Average Household Size
48.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 4.04% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 4.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 225 | 7.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 171 | 5.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,373 | 47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 789 | 27.01% |
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 | 2,658 | 2,441 | 289 |
| White | 187 | 187 | 107 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Black | 21 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 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 57.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,282 | $0 | $67,885 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,923 | $68,043 | $56,442 |
| High School Graduate | $33,795 | $0 | $34,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,933 | $51,250 | $34,508 |
| Some College | $38,125 | $44,909 | $32,938 |
$37,933
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$34,508
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
22.97% of Kayenta residents speak only English, while 77.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 76.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 5,056 | 1,474 | 29.15% |
| White | 181 | 51 | 28.18% |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 100% |
| Black | 17 | 5 | 29.41% |
29.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.97%
Male Poverty Rate
34.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kayenta is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kayenta is White, with 28.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.55% |
| Some College | 28.77% |
| High School | 24.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,734 | $69,129 |
| Households | $54,051 | $64,069 |
| Married Families | $86,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,250 | $31,632 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 66 | 2.01% |
| White | 20 | 10.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
46.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
83.08%
Born in Kayenta
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.29% of Kayenta residents were born in the United States, with 83.08% having been born in Arizona. 0.71% 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 | 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% |