Shonto, AZ Demographics

A map of Shonto's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	260	482	94.9%	97.6%
Hispanic	14	4	5.1%	0.8%
White	0	4	0.0%	0.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	0.8%

Shonto, Arizona has an estimated population of 274, a dramatic decrease from the 494 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% Native American/Other, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shonto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shonto has become 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 Shonto, that probability was 4.8% in 2020 and 9.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shonto is ranked the 332nd 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). Shonto was ranked the 280th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shonto's White Population

0 residents of Shonto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shonto is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Shonto ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shonto's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Shonto's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Shonto is less White than neighboring Kayenta (2.3% White), and Navajo Mountain (1.1% White).

Shonto's Black Population

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

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

Shonto is less Black than neighboring Kayenta (0.1% Black).

Shonto's Asian Population

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

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

Shonto is less Asian than neighboring Kaibito (0.2% Asian).

Shonto's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Shonto, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shonto is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Shonto ranks 427th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shonto's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Shonto's population has increased from 0.8% to 5.1%.

Shonto is more Hispanic than neighboring Tonalea (0% Hispanic), Kayenta (0.1% Hispanic), Kaibito (4.8% Hispanic), and Hard Rock (0% Hispanic). Shonto is less Hispanic than neighboring Navajo Mountain (5.6% Hispanic).

Shonto's Native American/Other Population

260 residents of Shonto, or 94.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shonto is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Shonto ranks 35th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shonto's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shonto's population has decreased from 97.6% to 94.9%.

Shonto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kayenta (93.2% Native American/Other), Kaibito (92.7% Native American/Other), and Navajo Mountain (55.7% Native American/Other). Shonto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tonalea (100% Native American/Other), and Hard Rock (100% Native American/Other).

Shonto's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Shonto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shonto is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Shonto ranks 384th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shonto's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shonto's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Shonto is less Multiracial than neighboring Kayenta (4.3% Multiracial), Kaibito (2.3% Multiracial), and Navajo Mountain (37.5% 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.