Population 10,563 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sedona
Household size in Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.94 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.97 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.82 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Sedona are small: just 2.02 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.94, even as the national average fell.
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 Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 58.4 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 61.6 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.5 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 55.5, Sedona is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 53.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sedona: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Sedona has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arizona cities.
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 Sedona
Renters in Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sedona own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 55.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.9 points, 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 Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sedona: 25.8% 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. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Sedona is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,151 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,227 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,401 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,631 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in Sedona runs $1,631 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Arizona as a whole ($1,736). Rent has climbed $480 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Sedona
Bachelor's degrees in Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.8% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.1% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sedona is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.8 points, as it has nationally. Only nine of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sedona: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Sedona
| Period | Sedona | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sedona is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Sedona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona | 2.02 | 55.5 | 6.1% | 26.9% | 25.8% | 1988 | $1,631 | 50.1% | 94.9% | 5.7% |
| West Sedona | 1.80 | 58.9 | 10.3% | 28.1% | 15.2% | 1989 | $1,617 | 51.7% | 98.9% | 6.5% |
| Big Park | 1.71 | 68.4 | 3.0% | 30.6% | 21.2% | 1991 | $1,883 | 51.6% | 97.4% | 2.1% |
| Page Springs | 2.04 | 54.9 | 5.2% | 37.4% | 19.2% | 1989 | $1,823 | 51.2% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Munds Park | 1.60 | 71.2 | 3.7% | 16.6% | 87.3% | 1986 | $1,120 | 37.2% | 93.1% | 32.3% |
| Cornville | 2.52 | 51.2 | 5.8% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 1995 | $1,409 | 37.3% | 92.6% | 6.9% |
| Tapco | 1.68 | 58.7 | 5.9% | 24.9% | 23.0% | 1985 | $1,397 | 41.4% | 92.1% | 5.9% |
| Verde Village | 2.24 | 49.1 | 6.9% | 25.2% | 7.1% | 1989 | $1,247 | 28.8% | 92.5% | 5.2% |
| Cottonwood | 2.04 | 51.6 | 5.0% | 46.7% | 9.1% | 1989 | $1,172 | 26.5% | 90.1% | 1.9% |
| Clarkdale | 2.12 | 52.7 | 10.4% | 19.9% | 6.0% | 1998 | $1,480 | 39.5% | 96.1% | 2.7% |
| Mormon Lake | 1.85 | 41.9 | 2.0% | 45.9% | 68.2% | 1985 | $1,115 | 22.5% | 94.4% | 6.4% |
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 Sedona. 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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