Sedona, AZ Demographics

A map of Sedona's Population by Race

Sedona, Arizona has an estimated population of 9,777, a less than 1% change from the 9,684 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% White, 21.0% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.7% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sedona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sedona has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sedona, that probability was 34.2% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sedona is ranked the 69th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. 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). Sedona was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sedona's White Population

6,918 residents of Sedona, or 70.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sedona is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Sedona ranks 118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedona's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Sedona's population has decreased from 80.0% to 70.8%.

Sedona is more White than neighboring Cornville (67% White). Sedona is less White than neighboring Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (86.9% White), Oak Creek Canyon (95.2% White), Munds Park (100% White), and Lake Montezuma (87.1% White).

Sedona's Black Population

165 residents of Sedona, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sedona is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Sedona ranks 186th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedona's Black population has grown by an estimated 230.0%. Black residents' share of Sedona's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.7%.

Sedona is more Black than neighboring Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (0% Black), Oak Creek Canyon (0.6% Black), Cornville (1.2% Black), Munds Park (0% Black), and Lake Montezuma (1% Black).

Sedona's Asian Population

193 residents of Sedona, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sedona is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Sedona ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedona's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Asian residents' share of Sedona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Sedona is more Asian than neighboring Oak Creek Canyon (0% Asian), Cornville (1.1% Asian), Munds Park (0% Asian), and Lake Montezuma (0% Asian). Sedona is less Asian than neighboring Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (3.3% Asian).

Sedona's Hispanic Population

2,056 residents of Sedona, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sedona is considerably lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sedona ranks 227th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 69.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Sedona's population has increased from 12.5% to 21.0%.

Sedona is more Hispanic than neighboring Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (4.4% Hispanic), Oak Creek Canyon (4.2% Hispanic), Cornville (15% Hispanic), Munds Park (0% Hispanic), and Lake Montezuma (8.1% Hispanic).

Sedona's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Sedona, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sedona is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sedona ranks 344th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedona's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sedona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Sedona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (0.9% Native American/Other), Oak Creek Canyon (0% Native American/Other), Munds Park (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Montezuma (0.2% Native American/Other). Sedona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cornville (10.3% Native American/Other).

Sedona's Multiracial Population

318 residents of Sedona, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sedona is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sedona ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Sedona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Sedona is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Creek Canyon (0% Multiracial), and Munds Park (0% Multiracial). Sedona is less Multiracial than neighboring Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (4.5% Multiracial), Cornville (5.3% Multiracial), and Lake Montezuma (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.