Population 5,789 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kayenta
Household size in Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.59 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.80 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.85 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.20 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Kayenta is a place of big households: 3.20 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.2 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.2 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Kayenta is young: half of its residents are under 31.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.1, mirroring the country. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only three are 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 Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a third of households in Kayenta (31.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Only one other Arizona city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Kayenta
Renters in Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.2% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Kayenta than nationally: 38.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 91.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −18.3 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Kayenta: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 18.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Kayenta has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Arizona. The median year built has moved up from 1988 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 Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $551 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $524 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $607 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $624 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$73 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in Kayenta pays $624 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $73 a month from 2006–10, a 13% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 18.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
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 Kayenta
Bachelor's degrees in Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Kayenta: 15.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally. Kayenta has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Arizona cities.
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 Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.2% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.9% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Kayenta never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Kayenta
| Period | Kayenta | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kayenta runs well above the national rate: 14.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Arizona city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Kayenta compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayenta | 3.20 | 31.7 | 31.9% | 38.0% | 12.9% | 1993 | $624 | 15.8% | 84.9% | 14.5% |
| Tes Nez Iah | 2.47 | 39.5 | 22.1% | 19.0% | 14.3% | 1990 | $321 | 10.8% | 76.7% | 19.7% |
| Dennehotso | 3.26 | 39.0 | 10.8% | 6.7% | 17.6% | 1991 | $643 | 4.7% | 82.8% | 23.8% |
| Tsegi | 3.04 | 40.4 | 15.9% | 20.1% | 25.4% | 1987 | $1,120 | 9.6% | 69.5% | 22.9% |
| Rock Point | 2.85 | 41.1 | 10.2% | 21.6% | 23.5% | 1992 | $749 | 11.7% | 79.7% | 16.3% |
| Red Mesa | 3.18 | 42.7 | 18.7% | 25.8% | 24.4% | 1993 | $750 | 6.6% | 74.3% | 38.6% |
| Red Valley | 3.04 | 44.1 | 11.7% | 15.6% | 24.7% | 1987 | $717 | 4.2% | 76.3% | 11.5% |
| Lechee | 2.79 | 38.9 | 15.7% | 21.0% | 11.3% | 1987 | $696 | 16.1% | 91.0% | 4.7% |
| Page | 2.72 | 37.7 | 18.7% | 26.9% | 14.1% | 1986 | $854 | 24.0% | 89.2% | 3.9% |
| Beclabito | 2.72 | 46.3 | 13.4% | 18.8% | 25.8% | 1988 | $539 | 8.1% | 85.9% | 15.9% |
| Marble Canyon | 2.65 | 39.9 | 12.8% | 24.7% | 28.8% | 1991 | $1,020 | 15.5% | 76.1% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Kayenta. 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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