Del Muerto, AZ Demographics

A map of Del Muerto's Population by Race

Del Muerto, Arizona has an estimated population of 439, a dramatic increase from the 258 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% Native American/Other, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Del Muerto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Del Muerto 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 Del Muerto, that probability was 0.0% in 2020 and 10.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Del Muerto is ranked the 288th 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). Del Muerto was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Del Muerto's White Population

0 residents of Del Muerto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Del Muerto is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Del Muerto ranks 418th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Muerto's White population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. White residents' share of Del Muerto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Del Muerto is less White than neighboring Chinle (4.4% White), Tsaile (11.2% White), and Many Farms (4.3% White).

Del Muerto's Black Population

0 residents of Del Muerto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Del Muerto is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Del Muerto ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Muerto's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Del Muerto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Del Muerto is less Black than neighboring Chinle (2.5% Black), and Tsaile (5.3% Black).

Del Muerto's Asian Population

0 residents of Del Muerto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Del Muerto is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Del Muerto ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Muerto's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Del Muerto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Del Muerto is less Asian than neighboring Chinle (5% Asian), and Many Farms (1.7% Asian).

Del Muerto's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Del Muerto, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Del Muerto is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Del Muerto ranks 449th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Muerto's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 25. Hispanic residents' share of Del Muerto's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.7%.

Del Muerto is more Hispanic than neighboring Chinle (1.5% Hispanic), Tsaile (3.5% Hispanic), Many Farms (2.5% Hispanic), Sehili (0% Hispanic), and Nazlini (0% Hispanic).

Del Muerto's Native American/Other Population

414 residents of Del Muerto, or 94.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Del Muerto is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Del Muerto ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Muerto's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Del Muerto's population has decreased from 100.0% to 94.3%.

Del Muerto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chinle (84.7% Native American/Other), Tsaile (77.3% Native American/Other), and Many Farms (90.5% Native American/Other). Del Muerto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sehili (100% Native American/Other), and Nazlini (100% Native American/Other).

Del Muerto's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Del Muerto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Del Muerto is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Del Muerto ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Muerto's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Del Muerto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Del Muerto is less Multiracial than neighboring Chinle (2% Multiracial), Tsaile (2.7% Multiracial), and Many Farms (0.9% 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.