Oljato-Monument Valley, UT Demographics

A map of Oljato-Monument Valley's Population by Race

Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah has an estimated population of 676, a less than 1% change from the 682 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% Native American/Other, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.3% White, 0.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oljato-Monument Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oljato-Monument Valley has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oljato-Monument Valley, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 6.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oljato-Monument Valley is ranked the 206th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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). Oljato-Monument Valley was ranked the 197th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oljato-Monument Valley's White Population

9 residents of Oljato-Monument Valley, or 1.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oljato-Monument Valley is significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Oljato-Monument Valley ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oljato-Monument Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. White residents' share of Oljato-Monument Valley's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.3%.

Oljato-Monument Valley is more White than neighboring Oljato-Monument Valley (0% White), Halchita (0% White), Mexican Hat (0% White), and Dennehotso (0% White). Oljato-Monument Valley is less White than neighboring Kayenta (2.3% White).

Oljato-Monument Valley's Black Population

0 residents of Oljato-Monument Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oljato-Monument Valley is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Oljato-Monument Valley ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oljato-Monument Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Oljato-Monument Valley's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Oljato-Monument Valley is less Black than neighboring Kayenta (0.1% Black).

Oljato-Monument Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Oljato-Monument Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oljato-Monument Valley is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Oljato-Monument Valley ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

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

Oljato-Monument Valley's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Oljato-Monument Valley, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oljato-Monument Valley is significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Oljato-Monument Valley ranks 327th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oljato-Monument Valley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Oljato-Monument Valley's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Oljato-Monument Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Oljato-Monument Valley (0% Hispanic), Halchita (0% Hispanic), and Mexican Hat (0% Hispanic). Oljato-Monument Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Dennehotso (3.7% Hispanic).

Oljato-Monument Valley's Native American/Other Population

655 residents of Oljato-Monument Valley, or 96.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oljato-Monument Valley is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oljato-Monument Valley ranks 6th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oljato-Monument Valley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oljato-Monument Valley's population has increased from 92.4% to 96.9%.

Oljato-Monument Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kayenta (93.2% Native American/Other), and Dennehotso (96.3% Native American/Other). Oljato-Monument Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oljato-Monument Valley (100% Native American/Other), Halchita (100% Native American/Other), and Mexican Hat (100% Native American/Other).

Oljato-Monument Valley's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Oljato-Monument Valley, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oljato-Monument Valley is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Oljato-Monument Valley ranks 179th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oljato-Monument Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Oljato-Monument Valley's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.6%.

Oljato-Monument Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Oljato-Monument Valley (0% Multiracial), Halchita (0% Multiracial), Mexican Hat (0% Multiracial), and Dennehotso (0% Multiracial). Oljato-Monument Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Kayenta (4.3% 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.