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Navajo, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
2,181
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
968
ZIP codes
0
Navajo and its ZIP codes
Navajo at a glance
- Navajo is about 55 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 86th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $32,208, 50% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- Median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Navajo, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Navajo, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,208
Poverty rate
51.6%
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
23.6
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (20), Mexican Americans (17), Filipino Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Navajo.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Navajo, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Navajo, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Navajo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
35.8%
U.S. 12.8% +23.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Navajo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sawmill, AZCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 6.2 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Fort Defiance, AZCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| TohatchiCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| Window Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| St. Michaels, AZCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9 |
| NaschittiCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.6 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 16.3 |
| Nazlini, AZCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.5 |
| Sheep SpringsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Navajo, NM in?
- Navajo is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Navajo, NM?
- About 2,181 people live in Navajo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Navajo?
- Nearby places include Sawmill, AZ (7 mi), Crystal (8.6 mi), Fort Defiance, AZ (11 mi), Nakaibito (15 mi), Tohatchi (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023