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86503

Chinle, AZ

Total Population
9,714
Median Household Income
$29,624
Median Home Value
$40,000
Median Rent
$539

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$29,624
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$40,000
100.1% above state median
Rent
$539
100% above state median
Median Age
35.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Chinle, AZ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 7.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 37.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$29,624
-60.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,134,573
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.11 people

Total Households
3,066
Family Households
34.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
73.1%
#2 Industry
Construction
21.3%
#3 Industry
Retail
2.0%
Total Employed Residents:1,193

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.3%
155 workers
Public Transit
1.9%
48 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,477
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.5%
2,633 employed
Labor Force
2,846
213 unemployed
Median Age
35.5 years
Per Capita Income
$17,774
Poverty Rate
37.2%