Tuba City, AZ Demographics

A map of Tuba City's Population by Race

Tuba City, Arizona has an estimated population of 7,960, a slight decrease from the 8,072 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.7% Native American/Other, 6.8% Hispanic, 4.6% White, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tuba City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tuba City 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 Tuba City, that probability was 15.1% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tuba City is ranked the 76th 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). Tuba City was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tuba City's White Population

367 residents of Tuba City, or 4.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tuba City is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Tuba City ranks 351st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuba City's White population has grown by an estimated 76.4%. White residents' share of Tuba City's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.6%.

Tuba City is more White than neighboring Moenkopi (0% White), Tonalea (0% White), Kaibito (0% White), and Hotevilla-Bacavi (0% White).

Tuba City's Black Population

70 residents of Tuba City, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tuba City is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Tuba City ranks 250th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuba City's Black population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Black residents' share of Tuba City's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Tuba City is more Black than neighboring Moenkopi (0% Black), Cameron (0% Black), Tonalea (0% Black), Kaibito (0% Black), and Hotevilla-Bacavi (0% Black).

Tuba City's Asian Population

26 residents of Tuba City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tuba City is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Tuba City ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuba City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 77.6%. Asian residents' share of Tuba City's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

Tuba City is more Asian than neighboring Moenkopi (0% Asian), Cameron (0% Asian), Tonalea (0% Asian), Kaibito (0.2% Asian), and Hotevilla-Bacavi (0% Asian).

Tuba City's Hispanic Population

538 residents of Tuba City, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tuba City is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tuba City ranks 395th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuba City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 266.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tuba City's population has increased from 1.8% to 6.8%.

Tuba City is more Hispanic than neighboring Cameron (3.8% Hispanic), Tonalea (0% Hispanic), Kaibito (4.8% Hispanic), and Hotevilla-Bacavi (0% Hispanic). Tuba City is less Hispanic than neighboring Moenkopi (11.4% Hispanic).

Tuba City's Native American/Other Population

6,901 residents of Tuba City, or 86.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tuba City is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Tuba City ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuba City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tuba City's population has decreased from 92.0% to 86.7%.

Tuba City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moenkopi (88.6% Native American/Other), Cameron (89.9% Native American/Other), Tonalea (100% Native American/Other), Kaibito (92.7% Native American/Other), and Hotevilla-Bacavi (100% Native American/Other).

Tuba City's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Tuba City, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tuba City is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Tuba City ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuba City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Tuba City's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Tuba City is more Multiracial than neighboring Moenkopi (0% Multiracial), Tonalea (0% Multiracial), and Hotevilla-Bacavi (0% Multiracial). Tuba City is less Multiracial than neighboring Cameron (1.7% Multiracial), and Kaibito (2.3% 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.