Sells, AZ Demographics

A map of Sells's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,597	1,955	82.5%	92.2%
White	218	28	11.3%	1.3%
Hispanic	77	112	4.0%	5.3%
Multiracial	22	24	1.1%	1.1%
Black	21	2	1.1%	0.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Sells, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,935, a decrease from the 2,121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% Native American/Other, 11.3% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sells, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sells 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 Sells, that probability was 14.7% in 2020 and 30.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sells is ranked the 156th 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). Sells was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sells's White Population

218 residents of Sells, or 11.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sells is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Sells ranks 366th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sells's White population has grown by an estimated 678.6%. White residents' share of Sells's population has increased from 1.3% to 11.3%.

Sells is more White than neighboring Ali Chukson (0% White), Ali Molina (0% White), Chiawuli Tak (0% White), Topawa (0% White), and Nolic (0% White).

Sells's Black Population

21 residents of Sells, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sells is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Sells ranks 294th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sells's Black population has grown by an estimated 950.0%. Black residents' share of Sells's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.1%.

Sells is more Black than neighboring Ali Chukson (0% Black), Ali Molina (0% Black), Chiawuli Tak (0% Black), Topawa (0% Black), and Nolic (0% Black).

Sells's Asian Population

0 residents of Sells, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sells is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Sells ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Sells's Hispanic Population

77 residents of Sells, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sells is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sells ranks 328th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sells's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sells's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.0%.

Sells is more Hispanic than neighboring Ali Chukson (0% Hispanic), Ali Molina (0% Hispanic), Chiawuli Tak (0% Hispanic), Topawa (0% Hispanic), and Nolic (0% Hispanic).

Sells's Native American/Other Population

1,597 residents of Sells, or 82.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sells is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sells ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sells's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sells's population has decreased from 92.2% to 82.5%.

Sells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nolic (0% Native American/Other). Sells is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ali Chukson (100% Native American/Other), Ali Molina (93% Native American/Other), Chiawuli Tak (100% Native American/Other), and Topawa (100% Native American/Other).

Sells's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Sells, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sells is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sells ranks 366th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sells's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Sells is more Multiracial than neighboring Ali Chukson (0% Multiracial), Chiawuli Tak (0% Multiracial), Topawa (0% Multiracial), and Nolic (0% Multiracial). Sells is less Multiracial than neighboring Ali Molina (7% 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.