Bylas, AZ Demographics
A map of Bylas's Population by Race
Bylas, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,551, a large decrease from the 1,782 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.8% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bylas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Bylas has become 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 Bylas, that probability was 3.4% in 2020 and 6.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Bylas is ranked the 176th 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). Bylas was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Bylas's White Population
12 residents of Bylas, or 0.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bylas is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Bylas ranks 396th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bylas's White population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. White residents' share of Bylas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Bylas is less White than neighboring Fort Thomas (94.2% White), Bryce (79.9% White), Pima (78.1% White), and Peridot (1.4% White).
Bylas's Black Population
0 residents of Bylas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bylas is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Bylas ranks 290th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bylas's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bylas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Bylas is less Black than neighboring San Carlos (0.4% Black).
Bylas's Asian Population
0 residents of Bylas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bylas is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Bylas ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bylas's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Bylas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Bylas's Hispanic Population
14 residents of Bylas, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bylas is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bylas ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bylas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Bylas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.
Bylas is more Hispanic than neighboring Peridot (0% Hispanic). Bylas is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Thomas (4.5% Hispanic), Bryce (20.1% Hispanic), Pima (15.2% Hispanic), and San Carlos (1.4% Hispanic).
Bylas's Native American/Other Population
1,503 residents of Bylas, or 96.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bylas is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bylas ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bylas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bylas's population has decreased from 98.3% to 96.9%.
Bylas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Thomas (0% Native American/Other), Bryce (0% Native American/Other), Pima (2.6% Native American/Other), Peridot (38.1% Native American/Other), and San Carlos (36.1% Native American/Other).
Bylas's Multiracial Population
22 residents of Bylas, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bylas is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bylas ranks 428th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bylas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bylas's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.4%.
Bylas is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Thomas (1.3% Multiracial), and Bryce (0% Multiracial). Bylas is less Multiracial than neighboring Pima (4.1% Multiracial), Peridot (60.5% Multiracial), and San Carlos (61.4% 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.