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Dilkon, AZ
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona.
Population
1,270
Land area
16.6sq mi
People per sq mi
77
ZIP codes
0
Dilkon and its ZIP codes
Dilkon at a glance
- The median household income is $37,656, 53% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,000 (80% below Arizona) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Dilkon, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dilkon, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,656
Poverty rate
40.6%
Median home value
$77,000
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
43.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Dilkon.
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,143
27,910 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,830 per person
How people get to work
Dilkon, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.6%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit6.1%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 43.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dilkon, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,168
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
328
0.6% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dilkon, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
30.2%
U.S. 12.8% +17.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Dilkon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tees TohCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 17 |
| Seba DalkaiCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.1 |
| Indian WellsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.4 |
| WhiteconeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 45.1 |
| GreasewoodCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.3 |
| Joseph CityCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7.4 |
| JedditoCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dilkon, AZ in?
- Dilkon is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Dilkon, AZ?
- About 1,270 people live in Dilkon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dilkon?
- Nearby places include Tees Toh (9.4 mi), Seba Dalkai (12 mi), Indian Wells (12 mi), Whitecone (20 mi), Greasewood (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023