Shongopovi, AZ Demographics

A map of Shongopovi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,022	704	94.3%	99.0%
Hispanic	62	3	5.7%	0.4%
White	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Shongopovi, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,084, a dramatic increase from the 711 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% Native American/Other, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shongopovi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shongopovi 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 Shongopovi, that probability was 2.0% in 2020 and 10.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shongopovi is ranked the 204th 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). Shongopovi was ranked the 237th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shongopovi's White Population

0 residents of Shongopovi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shongopovi is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Shongopovi ranks 418th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Shongopovi is less White than neighboring Kykotsmovi Village (4.6% White), and First Mesa (0.8% White).

Shongopovi's Black Population

0 residents of Shongopovi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shongopovi is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Shongopovi ranks 284th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Shongopovi is less Black than neighboring Kykotsmovi Village (1.3% Black).

Shongopovi's Asian Population

0 residents of Shongopovi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shongopovi is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Shongopovi ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Shongopovi's Hispanic Population

62 residents of Shongopovi, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shongopovi is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Shongopovi ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shongopovi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1966.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Shongopovi's population has increased from 0.4% to 5.7%.

Shongopovi is more Hispanic than neighboring Second Mesa (0% Hispanic), Kykotsmovi Village (0.4% Hispanic), Hotevilla-Bacavi (0% Hispanic), and Hard Rock (0% Hispanic). Shongopovi is less Hispanic than neighboring First Mesa (6.3% Hispanic).

Shongopovi's Native American/Other Population

1,022 residents of Shongopovi, or 94.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shongopovi is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Shongopovi ranks 10th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shongopovi's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shongopovi's population has decreased from 99.0% to 94.3%.

Shongopovi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kykotsmovi Village (93.8% Native American/Other), and First Mesa (92.9% Native American/Other). Shongopovi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Second Mesa (100% Native American/Other), Hotevilla-Bacavi (100% Native American/Other), and Hard Rock (100% Native American/Other).

Shongopovi's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Shongopovi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shongopovi is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Shongopovi ranks 419th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

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.