First Mesa, AZ Demographics

A map of First Mesa's Population by Race

First Mesa, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,459, an increase from the 1,352 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% Native American/Other, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of First Mesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

First Mesa 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 First Mesa, that probability was 3.5% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

First Mesa is ranked the 181st 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). First Mesa was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

First Mesa's White Population

12 residents of First Mesa, or 0.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in First Mesa is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. First Mesa ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, First Mesa's White population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of First Mesa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

First Mesa is more White than neighboring Second Mesa (0% White), Shongopovi (0% White), and Hard Rock (0% White). First Mesa is less White than neighboring Keams Canyon (4.2% White), and Jeddito (1.9% White).

First Mesa's Black Population

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

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

First Mesa is less Black than neighboring Keams Canyon (5.3% Black).

First Mesa's Asian Population

0 residents of First Mesa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in First Mesa is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. First Mesa ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, First Mesa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of First Mesa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

First Mesa's Hispanic Population

92 residents of First Mesa, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in First Mesa is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. First Mesa ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, First Mesa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 820.0%. Hispanic residents' share of First Mesa's population has increased from 0.7% to 6.3%.

First Mesa is more Hispanic than neighboring Second Mesa (0% Hispanic), Keams Canyon (0% Hispanic), Shongopovi (5.7% Hispanic), Hard Rock (0% Hispanic), and Jeddito (5.8% Hispanic).

First Mesa's Native American/Other Population

1,355 residents of First Mesa, or 92.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in First Mesa is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. First Mesa ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, First Mesa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of First Mesa's population has decreased from 98.2% to 92.9%.

First Mesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keams Canyon (85.8% Native American/Other), and Jeddito (92.3% Native American/Other). First Mesa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Second Mesa (100% Native American/Other), Shongopovi (94.3% Native American/Other), and Hard Rock (100% Native American/Other).

First Mesa's Multiracial Population

0 residents of First Mesa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in First Mesa is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. First Mesa ranks 425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, First Mesa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of First Mesa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

First Mesa is less Multiracial than neighboring Keams Canyon (4.7% 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.