Population 144,508 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Coconino County
Household size in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Coconino County is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.79 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Coconino County is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Arizona county is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Coconino County as they are nationally: 11.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Coconino County
Renters in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Coconino County than nationally: 40.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 49.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Arizona county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Coconino County: 15.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Coconino County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Arizona. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $848 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $981 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,142 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,420 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$572 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in Coconino County runs $1,420 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $572 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Coconino County
Bachelor's degrees in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Coconino County (40.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Coconino County has the highest share of college graduates of any Arizona county.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Coconino County have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Arizona county has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Coconino County
| Period | Coconino County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Coconino County is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Arizona as a whole (5.3%). Unemployment has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Coconino County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconino County | 2.39 | 36.7 | 11.9% | 40.3% | 15.2% | 1992 | $1,420 | 40.6% | 92.3% | 6.0% |
| Apache County | 3.18 | 37.7 | 18.7% | 20.6% | 25.3% | 1988 | $713 | 17.1% | 85.1% | 10.0% |
| McKinley County | 3.35 | 34.8 | 27.3% | 30.2% | 15.7% | 1985 | $843 | 13.4% | 82.1% | 9.2% |
| Sandoval County | 2.80 | 42.7 | 13.7% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 1997 | $1,476 | 34.8% | 93.3% | 4.9% |
| San Miguel County | 2.27 | 45.7 | 14.3% | 26.9% | 20.4% | 1977 | $825 | 27.2% | 87.6% | 4.9% |
| Kern County | 3.26 | 33.9 | 17.8% | 39.9% | 7.8% | 1986 | $1,610 | 20.5% | 77.2% | 8.6% |
| San Luis Obispo County | 2.51 | 42.5 | 8.3% | 37.9% | 11.5% | 1984 | $2,115 | 40.4% | 92.5% | 5.5% |
| Carson County | 2.65 | 41.3 | 8.9% | 20.8% | 19.2% | 1962 | $1,012 | 24.9% | 93.7% | 1.5% |
| Gray County | 2.37 | 38.3 | 13.5% | 23.6% | 19.2% | 1964 | $931 | 17.1% | 83.9% | 5.8% |
| Wheeler County | 2.53 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 23.8% | 25.3% | 1969 | $998 | 17.1% | 88.6% | 4.5% |
| Beckham County | 2.42 | 37.0 | 12.9% | 32.2% | 18.0% | 1980 | $886 | 14.2% | 84.0% | 7.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Washington County, MD · Citrus County, FL · Sandoval County, NM · Kings County, CA · Blount County, TN · Wright County, MN · Tolland County, CT · Taylor County, TX · Sussex County, NJ · Schuylkill County, PA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Coconino County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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