Navajo, NM Demographics

A map of Navajo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	2,077	1,837	95.2%	94.6%
Multiracial	65	32	3.0%	1.6%
Hispanic	17	27	0.8%	1.4%
Asian	12	24	0.6%	1.2%
White	10	10	0.5%	0.5%
Black	0	12	0.0%	0.6%

Navajo, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,181, a large increase from the 1,942 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% Native American/Other, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% White, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Navajo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Navajo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Navajo, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 9.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Navajo is ranked the 86th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 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). Navajo was ranked the 94th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Navajo's White Population

10 residents of Navajo, or 0.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Navajo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Navajo ranks 500th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Navajo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Navajo is less White than neighboring Sawmill (0.6% White), Crystal (2.1% White), Fort Defiance (2.9% White), Window Rock (2% White), and St. Michaels (3.6% White).

Navajo's Black Population

0 residents of Navajo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Navajo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Navajo ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Navajo's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Navajo is less Black than neighboring Fort Defiance (0.7% Black).

Navajo's Asian Population

12 residents of Navajo, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Navajo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Navajo ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Navajo's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Navajo is more Asian than neighboring Sawmill (0% Asian), Crystal (0% Asian), and Window Rock (0.4% Asian). Navajo is less Asian than neighboring Fort Defiance (1.9% Asian), and St. Michaels (2.5% Asian).

Navajo's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Navajo, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Navajo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Navajo ranks 513th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Navajo's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Navajo is more Hispanic than neighboring Sawmill (0% Hispanic), and St. Michaels (0% Hispanic). Navajo is less Hispanic than neighboring Crystal (2.4% Hispanic), Fort Defiance (4.4% Hispanic), and Window Rock (5.4% Hispanic).

Navajo's Native American/Other Population

2,077 residents of Navajo, or 95.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Navajo is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Navajo ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Navajo's population has increased from 94.6% to 95.2%.

Navajo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal (94.1% Native American/Other), Fort Defiance (84.8% Native American/Other), Window Rock (90.4% Native American/Other), and St. Michaels (93% Native American/Other). Navajo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sawmill (98.3% Native American/Other).

Navajo's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Navajo, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Navajo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Navajo ranks 341st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 103.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Navajo's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.0%.

Navajo is more Multiracial than neighboring Sawmill (1.1% Multiracial), Crystal (1.4% Multiracial), Window Rock (1.8% Multiracial), and St. Michaels (1% Multiracial). Navajo is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Defiance (5.4% 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.