The 2000 Census showed that Navajo County had a population of 97,470 people. This represented 1.9% of the total population of Arizona, making it the state's 9th most populous county (out of 15 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Navajo had a population of 112,975 people. This is an increase of 15.91% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 107,449 | +10.24% | -4.89% since 2009 |
2009 | 112,975 | +15.91% | +0.56% since 2008 |
2008 | 112,348 | +15.26% | +1.22% since 2007 |
2007 | 110,999 | +13.88% | +1.83% since 2006 |
2006 | 109,000 | +11.83% | +1.9% since 2005 |
2005 | 106,968 | +9.74% | +1.85% since 2004 |
2004 | 105,020 | +7.75% | +1.74% since 2003 |
2003 | 103,220 | +5.9% | +1.84% since 2002 |
2002 | 101,358 | +3.99% | +2.85% since 2001 |
2001 | 98,549 | +1.11% | +1.11% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 97,470 | The Last Census |
Navajo County had 47,413 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Navajo County has a total area<3> of 9,959 square miles [25,794 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (6.31 square miles [16.34 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Navajo County had a population density of 9.79 people per square mile [3.78 people/km²], making it the state's 10th most densely populated county (out of 15 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Navajo County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Navajo and the state of Arizona. Click here for the Navajo County QuickFact (QF-04017).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Navajo County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Navajo County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Apache | QF-04001 | E | 70,591 | 69,423 | 1.68% |
Coconino | QF-04005 | W | 129,849 | 116,320 | 11.63% |
Gila | QF-04007 | S | 52,199 | 51,335 | 1.68% |
Graham | QF-04009 | S | 37,045 | 33,489 | 10.62% |
San Juan (UT) | QF-49037 | N | 15,049 | 14,413 | 4.41% |
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