Ajo, AZ Demographics

A map of Ajo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,789	1,572	57.6%	51.7%
Hispanic	942	1,104	30.3%	36.3%
Native American/Other	223	196	7.2%	6.4%
Multiracial	130	85	4.2%	2.8%
Asian	21	59	0.7%	1.9%
Black	2	23	0.1%	0.8%

Ajo, Arizona has an estimated population of 3,107, a slight increase from the 3,039 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% White, 30.3% Hispanic, 7.2% Native American/Other, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ajo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ajo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Ajo, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ajo is ranked the 127th 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). Ajo was ranked the 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ajo's White Population

1,789 residents of Ajo, or 57.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ajo is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Ajo ranks 256th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ajo's White population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Ajo's population has increased from 51.7% to 57.6%.

Ajo is more White than neighboring Charco (0% White), Theba (0% White), Wahak Hotrontk (0% White), and Kaka (0% White). Ajo is less White than neighboring Why (80.8% White).

Ajo's Black Population

2 residents of Ajo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ajo is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Ajo ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ajo's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.3%. Black residents' share of Ajo's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Ajo is more Black than neighboring Why (0% Black), Charco (0% Black), Theba (0% Black), Wahak Hotrontk (0% Black), and Kaka (0% Black).

Ajo's Asian Population

21 residents of Ajo, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ajo is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Ajo ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ajo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.4%. Asian residents' share of Ajo's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Ajo is more Asian than neighboring Why (0% Asian), Charco (0% Asian), Theba (0% Asian), Wahak Hotrontk (0% Asian), and Kaka (0% Asian).

Ajo's Hispanic Population

942 residents of Ajo, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ajo is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ajo ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ajo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Ajo's population has decreased from 36.3% to 30.3%.

Ajo is more Hispanic than neighboring Why (0% Hispanic), Charco (0% Hispanic), Wahak Hotrontk (0% Hispanic), and Kaka (0% Hispanic). Ajo is less Hispanic than neighboring Theba (100% Hispanic).

Ajo's Native American/Other Population

223 residents of Ajo, or 7.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ajo is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ajo ranks 158th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ajo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ajo's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.2%.

Ajo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Theba (0% Native American/Other), and Kaka (0% Native American/Other). Ajo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Why (11.5% Native American/Other), Charco (100% Native American/Other), and Wahak Hotrontk (100% Native American/Other).

Ajo's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Ajo, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ajo is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ajo ranks 251st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ajo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Ajo's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.2%.

Ajo is more Multiracial than neighboring Charco (0% Multiracial), Theba (0% Multiracial), Wahak Hotrontk (0% Multiracial), and Kaka (0% Multiracial). Ajo is less Multiracial than neighboring Why (7.7% 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.