Chinle, AZ

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Chinle

Neighborhood

Apache, AZ

Coyote Springs / Mąʼiitó / Tʼiisyáázh Łání

Del Muerto / Tséyiʼ Bidááʼ / Junction Overlook / Ahidiidlíinii

Lower Wheatfields / Upper Wheatfields / Tó Chʼélʼá Nástłʼah

Blue Gap / Bis Dootłʼizh Ńdeeshgiizh / Tahchee / Táchiiʼ

White Clay / Dleesh Łigaaí / Bonita Trading Post

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Chinle

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.5%

Households with Children

41.0%

School Enrollment K-12

615

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.0%
School Age (5-17): 24.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.1%
Working Age (35-54): 29.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.4%
Seniors (65+): 11.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.9%
High School / GED: 23.5%
Some College or Associate's: 34.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.1%
Single Parents: 23.9%
Couples & Adults: 26.9%
Living Alone: 32.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
Asian: 5.0%
Black or African American: 2.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 84.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 98.2%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 42.2%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 51.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 7.5%
High School (9-12): 10.2%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 69.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources