Low Mountain, AZ Demographics

A map of Low Mountain's Population by Race

Low Mountain, Arizona has an estimated population of 697, a large increase from the 631 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.0% White, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Low Mountain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Low Mountain has become less 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 Low Mountain, that probability was 8.3% in 2020 and 6.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Low Mountain is ranked the 239th 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). Low Mountain was ranked the 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Low Mountain's White Population

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

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

Low Mountain is less White than neighboring Keams Canyon (4.2% White), Jeddito (1.9% White), Pinon (2.5% White), and First Mesa (0.8% White).

Low Mountain's Black Population

6 residents of Low Mountain, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Low Mountain is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Low Mountain ranks 280th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Mountain's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Low Mountain's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

Low Mountain is more Black than neighboring Jeddito (0% Black), Pinon (0% Black), Cottonwood (0% Black), and First Mesa (0% Black). Low Mountain is less Black than neighboring Keams Canyon (5.3% Black).

Low Mountain's Asian Population

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

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

Low Mountain's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Low Mountain, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Low Mountain is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Low Mountain ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Mountain's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Low Mountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Low Mountain is more Hispanic than neighboring Keams Canyon (0% Hispanic), Pinon (0.3% Hispanic), and Cottonwood (0% Hispanic). Low Mountain is less Hispanic than neighboring Jeddito (5.8% Hispanic), and First Mesa (6.3% Hispanic).

Low Mountain's Native American/Other Population

675 residents of Low Mountain, or 96.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Low Mountain is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Low Mountain ranks 60th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Mountain's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Low Mountain's population has increased from 95.7% to 96.8%.

Low Mountain is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keams Canyon (85.8% Native American/Other), Jeddito (92.3% Native American/Other), and First Mesa (92.9% Native American/Other). Low Mountain is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pinon (97.2% Native American/Other), and Cottonwood (100% Native American/Other).

Low Mountain's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Low Mountain, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Low Mountain is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Low Mountain ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Mountain's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Low Mountain's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.1%.

Low Mountain is more Multiracial than neighboring Jeddito (0% Multiracial), Pinon (0% Multiracial), Cottonwood (0% Multiracial), and First Mesa (0% Multiracial). Low Mountain 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.