Rough Rock, AZ Demographics

A map of Rough Rock's Population by Race

Rough Rock, Arizona has an estimated population of 465, an increase from the 428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% Native American/Other, 2.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rough Rock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rough Rock is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Rough Rock, that probability was 4.6% in 2020 and 5.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rough Rock is ranked the 285th 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). Rough Rock was ranked the 300th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rough Rock's White Population

12 residents of Rough Rock, or 2.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rough Rock is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Rough Rock ranks 369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rough Rock's White population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. White residents' share of Rough Rock's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.

Rough Rock is more White than neighboring Chilchinbito (0% White), Cottonwood (0% White), and Rock Point (0% White). Rough Rock is less White than neighboring Many Farms (4.3% White), and Chinle (4.4% White).

Rough Rock's Black Population

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

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

Rough Rock is less Black than neighboring Chinle (2.5% Black).

Rough Rock's Asian Population

0 residents of Rough Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rough Rock is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Rough Rock ranks 249th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Rough Rock is less Asian than neighboring Chilchinbito (2.2% Asian), Many Farms (1.7% Asian), and Chinle (5% Asian).

Rough Rock's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Rough Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rough Rock is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rough Rock ranks 441st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rough Rock's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rough Rock's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Rough Rock is less Hispanic than neighboring Chilchinbito (2.6% Hispanic), Many Farms (2.5% Hispanic), Chinle (1.5% Hispanic), and Rock Point (1.2% Hispanic).

Rough Rock's Native American/Other Population

453 residents of Rough Rock, or 97.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rough Rock is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rough Rock ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rough Rock's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rough Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 97.4%.

Rough Rock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chilchinbito (95.2% Native American/Other), Many Farms (90.5% Native American/Other), and Chinle (84.7% Native American/Other). Rough Rock is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cottonwood (100% Native American/Other).

Rough Rock's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Rough Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rough Rock is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rough Rock ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rough Rock's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rough Rock's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Rough Rock is less Multiracial than neighboring Many Farms (0.9% Multiracial), Chinle (2% Multiracial), and Rock Point (1.4% 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.