Navajo, NM Demographics

A map of Navajo's Population by Race

Navajo, New Mexico had a population of 1,942 in 2020. It was 0.5% White, 0.6% Black, 1.2% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 94.6% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Navajo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Navajo is the 94th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Navajo's White Population

10 residents of Navajo identify as White, or 0.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Navajo considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Navajo is ranked #500 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Navajo is more White than neighboring Sawmill (0.4% White). Navajo is less White than neighboring Crystal (0.7% White), Fort Defiance (3.4% White), Window Rock (1.2% White), and St. Michaels (4.3% White).

Navajo's Black Population

12 residents of Navajo identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Navajo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Navajo is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Navajo is more Black than neighboring Sawmill (0.2% Black), Crystal (0.3% Black), Fort Defiance (0.4% Black), Window Rock (0.1% Black), and St. Michaels (0% Black).

Navajo's Asian Population

24 residents of Navajo identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Navajo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Navajo is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Navajo is more Asian than neighboring Sawmill (0% Asian), Crystal (0% Asian), Window Rock (0% Asian), and St. Michaels (0.1% Asian). Navajo is less Asian than neighboring Fort Defiance (1.4% Asian).

Navajo's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Navajo identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Navajo considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Navajo is ranked #510 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Navajo is more Hispanic than neighboring Sawmill (0.2% Hispanic). Navajo is less Hispanic than neighboring Crystal (2.3% Hispanic), Fort Defiance (2.2% Hispanic), Window Rock (1.6% Hispanic), and St. Michaels (1.5% Hispanic).

Navajo's Native American/Other Population

1,837 residents of Navajo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 94.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Navajo considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Navajo is ranked #31 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Navajo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Defiance (90.6% Native American/Other), and St. Michaels (91.8% Native American/Other). Navajo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sawmill (98.9% Native American/Other), Crystal (95.4% Native American/Other), and Window Rock (95.4% Native American/Other).

Navajo's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Navajo identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Navajo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Navajo is ranked #341 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Navajo is more Multiracial than neighboring Sawmill (0.4% Multiracial), and Crystal (1.3% Multiracial). Navajo is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Defiance (2% Multiracial), Window Rock (1.8% Multiracial), and St. Michaels (2.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.