Window Rock, AZ Demographics

A map of Window Rock's Population by Race

Window Rock, Arizona has an estimated population of 2,477, a less than 1% change from the 2,500 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% Native American/Other, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.0% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Window Rock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Window Rock 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 Window Rock, that probability was 9.0% in 2020 and 17.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Window Rock is ranked the 141st 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). Window Rock was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Window Rock's White Population

50 residents of Window Rock, or 2.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Window Rock is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Window Rock ranks 370th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Window Rock's White population has grown by an estimated 72.4%. White residents' share of Window Rock's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.0%.

Window Rock is more White than neighboring Tse Bonito (0% White), Black Hat (0% White), and Oak Springs (0% White). Window Rock is less White than neighboring St. Michaels (3.6% White), and Fort Defiance (2.9% White).

Window Rock's Black Population

1 residents of Window Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Window Rock is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Window Rock ranks 297th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Window Rock's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Window Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Window Rock is less Black than neighboring Fort Defiance (0.7% Black).

Window Rock's Asian Population

9 residents of Window Rock, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Window Rock is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Window Rock ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Window Rock's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 9. Asian residents' share of Window Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Window Rock is more Asian than neighboring Tse Bonito (0% Asian), Black Hat (0% Asian), and Oak Springs (0% Asian). Window Rock is less Asian than neighboring St. Michaels (2.5% Asian), and Fort Defiance (1.9% Asian).

Window Rock's Hispanic Population

134 residents of Window Rock, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Window Rock is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Window Rock ranks 401st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Window Rock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 243.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Window Rock's population has increased from 1.6% to 5.4%.

Window Rock is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Michaels (0% Hispanic), Tse Bonito (0% Hispanic), Fort Defiance (4.4% Hispanic), and Oak Springs (0% Hispanic). Window Rock is less Hispanic than neighboring Black Hat (100% Hispanic).

Window Rock's Native American/Other Population

2,239 residents of Window Rock, or 90.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Window Rock is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Window Rock ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Window Rock's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Window Rock's population has decreased from 95.4% to 90.4%.

Window Rock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Defiance (84.8% Native American/Other), and Black Hat (0% Native American/Other). Window Rock is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Michaels (93% Native American/Other), Tse Bonito (100% Native American/Other), and Oak Springs (100% Native American/Other).

Window Rock's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Window Rock, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Window Rock is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Window Rock ranks 312th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Window Rock's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Window Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Window Rock is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Michaels (1% Multiracial), Tse Bonito (0% Multiracial), Black Hat (0% Multiracial), and Oak Springs (0% Multiracial). Window Rock is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Defiance (5.4% 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.