Lukachukai, AZ Demographics

A map of Lukachukai's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,916	1,401	97.3%	98.4%
Hispanic	35	15	1.8%	1.1%
White	9	2	0.5%	0.1%
Asian	9	0	0.5%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Lukachukai, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,969, a dramatic increase from the 1,424 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.3% Native American/Other, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.5% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lukachukai, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lukachukai 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 Lukachukai, that probability was 3.2% in 2020 and 5.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lukachukai is ranked the 152nd 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). Lukachukai was ranked the 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lukachukai's White Population

9 residents of Lukachukai, or 0.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lukachukai is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Lukachukai ranks 416th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lukachukai's White population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. White residents' share of Lukachukai's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lukachukai is more White than neighboring Sehili (0% White), Red Rock CDP (Apache County) (0% White), Round Rock (0% White), and Del Muerto (0% White). Lukachukai is less White than neighboring Tsaile (11.2% White).

Lukachukai's Black Population

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

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

Lukachukai is less Black than neighboring Tsaile (5.3% Black).

Lukachukai's Asian Population

9 residents of Lukachukai, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lukachukai is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Lukachukai ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lukachukai's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 9. Asian residents' share of Lukachukai's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Lukachukai is more Asian than neighboring Tsaile (0% Asian), Sehili (0% Asian), Red Rock CDP (Apache County) (0% Asian), Round Rock (0% Asian), and Del Muerto (0% Asian).

Lukachukai's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Lukachukai, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lukachukai is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lukachukai ranks 416th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lukachukai's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lukachukai's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.8%.

Lukachukai is more Hispanic than neighboring Sehili (0% Hispanic), and Red Rock CDP (Apache County) (0% Hispanic). Lukachukai is less Hispanic than neighboring Tsaile (3.5% Hispanic), Round Rock (2.9% Hispanic), and Del Muerto (5.7% Hispanic).

Lukachukai's Native American/Other Population

1,916 residents of Lukachukai, or 97.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lukachukai is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lukachukai ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lukachukai's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lukachukai's population has decreased from 98.4% to 97.3%.

Lukachukai is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tsaile (77.3% Native American/Other), Round Rock (96% Native American/Other), and Del Muerto (94.3% Native American/Other). Lukachukai is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sehili (100% Native American/Other), and Red Rock CDP (Apache County) (100% Native American/Other).

Lukachukai's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Lukachukai, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lukachukai is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lukachukai ranks 410th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Lukachukai is less Multiracial than neighboring Tsaile (2.7% Multiracial), and Round Rock (1.1% 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.