Sacaton, AZ Demographics

A map of Sacaton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	2,806	2,904	81.8%	89.2%
Hispanic	295	275	8.6%	8.5%
White	210	26	6.1%	0.8%
Multiracial	60	43	1.7%	1.3%
Black	48	5	1.4%	0.2%
Asian	10	1	0.3%	0.0%

Sacaton, Arizona has an estimated population of 3,429, an increase from the 3,254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% Native American/Other, 8.6% Hispanic, 6.1% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sacaton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sacaton has become considerably 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 Sacaton, that probability was 19.6% in 2020 and 31.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sacaton is ranked the 117th 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). Sacaton was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sacaton's White Population

210 residents of Sacaton, or 6.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sacaton is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Sacaton ranks 386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sacaton's White population has grown by an estimated 707.7%. White residents' share of Sacaton's population has increased from 0.8% to 6.1%.

Sacaton is more White than neighboring Upper Santan Village (0% White), Lower Santan Village (0% White), Stotonic Village (0% White), Sweet Water Village (0% White), and Sacaton Flats Village (0% White).

Sacaton's Black Population

48 residents of Sacaton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sacaton is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Sacaton ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sacaton's Black population has grown by an estimated 860.0%. Black residents' share of Sacaton's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.4%.

Sacaton is more Black than neighboring Upper Santan Village (0% Black), Lower Santan Village (0% Black), Stotonic Village (0% Black), Sweet Water Village (0% Black), and Sacaton Flats Village (0% Black).

Sacaton's Asian Population

10 residents of Sacaton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sacaton is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Sacaton ranks 295th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sacaton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Sacaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Sacaton is more Asian than neighboring Upper Santan Village (0% Asian), Lower Santan Village (0% Asian), Stotonic Village (0% Asian), Sweet Water Village (0% Asian), and Sacaton Flats Village (0% Asian).

Sacaton's Hispanic Population

295 residents of Sacaton, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sacaton is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sacaton ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sacaton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sacaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.6%.

Sacaton is more Hispanic than neighboring Stotonic Village (3.8% Hispanic). Sacaton is less Hispanic than neighboring Upper Santan Village (10.7% Hispanic), Lower Santan Village (76.1% Hispanic), Sweet Water Village (49.1% Hispanic), and Sacaton Flats Village (15.1% Hispanic).

Sacaton's Native American/Other Population

2,806 residents of Sacaton, or 81.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sacaton is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sacaton ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sacaton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sacaton's population has decreased from 89.2% to 81.8%.

Sacaton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lower Santan Village (23.9% Native American/Other), Sweet Water Village (50.9% Native American/Other), and Sacaton Flats Village (62.6% Native American/Other). Sacaton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Upper Santan Village (89.3% Native American/Other), and Stotonic Village (96.2% Native American/Other).

Sacaton's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Sacaton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sacaton is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sacaton ranks 350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sacaton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sacaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Sacaton is more Multiracial than neighboring Upper Santan Village (0% Multiracial), Lower Santan Village (0% Multiracial), Stotonic Village (0% Multiracial), and Sweet Water Village (0% Multiracial). Sacaton is less Multiracial than neighboring Sacaton Flats Village (22.4% 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.