Kayenta, AZ

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Kayenta Overview

5,366
TOTAL POPULATION
2,388
MALE POPULATION
2,978
FEMALE POPULATION
80.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
124.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
27.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,643
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,734
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,051
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,759
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kayenta Zip Codes

Kayenta Area Codes

Race in Kayenta

The most populous races in Kayenta are Native / Alaskan (5,103 | 95.1%), White / Caucasian (187 | 3.5%), and Asian (38 | 0.7%).
Race in Kayenta
Race# Population% Population
Asian380.7%
Black / African American210.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino100.2%
Native / Alaskan5,10395.1%
White / Caucasian1873.5%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race170.3%
Total5,366100.0%

Ancestry in Kayenta

The most populous ancestries reported in Kayenta are Navajo (5,041 | 93.9%), Hopi (81 | 1.5%), German (52 | 1.0%), Apache (48 | 0.9%), and Burmese (38 | 0.7%), together accounting for 98.0% of all Kayenta residents.
Ancestry in Kayenta
Ancestry# Population% Population
Apache480.9%
Burmese380.7%
Croatian230.4%
English180.3%
European150.3%
German521.0%
Hopi811.5%
Irish60.1%
Mexican100.2%
Navajo5,04193.9%
Polish250.5%
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Immigrants in Kayenta

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kayenta came from Asia (38 | 0.7%), Eastern Asia (38 | 0.7%), and Korea (38 | 0.7%), together accounting for 2.1% of all Kayenta residents.
Immigrants in Kayenta
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia380.7%
Eastern Asia380.7%
Korea380.7%
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Sex and Age in Kayenta

Sex and Age in Kayenta

The most populous age groups in Kayenta are 5 to 9 Years (405 | 17.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (412 | 13.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kayenta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (3.4%)324 (10.9%)
5 to 9 Years405 (17.0%)334 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Years214 (9.0%)243 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years293 (12.3%)132 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years124 (5.2%)296 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years208 (8.7%)116 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years383 (16.0%)412 (13.8%)
35 to 39 Years40 (1.7%)46 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Years139 (5.8%)160 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years76 (3.2%)89 (3.0%)
50 to 54 Years75 (3.1%)104 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years119 (5.0%)209 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years94 (3.9%)102 (3.4%)
65 to 69 Years68 (2.9%)262 (8.8%)
70 to 74 Years70 (2.9%)81 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)68 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,388 (100.0%)2,978 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kayenta

Median Family Size in Kayenta

The median family size in Kayenta is 3.70 persons per family, with married-couple families (642 | 49.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (209 | 16.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kayenta
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple642 (49.8%)4.00
Single Male/Father209 (16.2%)2.23
Single Female/Mother438 (34.0%)3.94
Total Families1,289 (100.0%)3.70

Median Household Size in Kayenta

The median household size in Kayenta is 3.46 persons per household, with married-couple households (642 | 42.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.26 persons per household. non-family households (238 | 15.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kayenta
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple642 (42.0%)4.26
Single Male/Father209 (13.7%)2.63
Single Female/Mother438 (28.7%)3.94
Non-family238 (15.6%)1.15
Total Households1,527 (100.0%)3.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kayenta

Out of a total of 1,527 households in Kayenta, 1,289 (84.4%) are family households, while 238 (15.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 311, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 215.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kayenta
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-215 (14.1%)
2-Person Households311 (20.4%)23 (1.5%)
3-Person Households247 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households270 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households206 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households90 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households165 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,289 (84.4%)238 (15.6%)

Female Fertility in Kayenta

Fertility by Age in Kayenta

Average fertility rate in Kayenta is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kayenta
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years25 (100.0%)30.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total25 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kayenta

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kayenta
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kayenta

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kayenta
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree25 (100.0%)68.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total25 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kayenta

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kayenta
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)

Income in Kayenta

Income Overview in Kayenta

Per Capita Income in Kayenta is $18,643, while median incomes of families and households are $57,734 and $54,051 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,366$18,643
Median Family Income1,289$57,734
Mean Family Income1,289$69,129
Median Household Income1,527$54,051
Mean Household Income1,527$64,069
Income Deficit1,289$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,36632.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,36667.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,3660.43

Earnings by Sex in Kayenta

Average Earnings in Kayenta are $38,317, $51,250 for men and $34,575 for women, a difference of 32.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Kayenta
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male924 (48.0%)$51,250
Female1,001 (52.0%)$34,575
Total1,925 (100.0%)$38,317

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kayenta

The most common earnings brackets in Kayenta are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (135 | 14.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (172 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kayenta
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)36 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49938 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)39 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49946 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)26 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99946 (5.0%)20 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499113 (12.2%)29 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)54 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99955 (5.9%)172 (17.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99957 (6.2%)150 (15.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)99 (9.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99976 (8.2%)84 (8.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)97 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999135 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99970 (7.6%)120 (12.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999120 (13.0%)26 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99999 (10.7%)49 (4.9%)
$100,000+69 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total924 (100.0%)1,001 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kayenta

Average earnings in Kayenta are $51,250 for men and $34,508 for women, a difference of 32.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,043, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $44,909. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,885, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,938.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kayenta
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$44,909$32,938
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$68,043$56,442
Total$51,250$34,508

Family Income in Kayenta

Family Income Brackets in Kayenta

According to the Kayenta family income data, there are 333 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Kayenta
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001289.9%
$10,000 to $14,999463.6%
$15,000 to $24,999544.2%
$25,000 to $34,99919715.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991048.1%
$50,000 to $74,99933325.8%
$75,000 to $99,999796.1%
$100,000 to $149,99930223.4%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+463.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kayenta

6-person families (90 | 7.0%) account for the highest median family income in Kayenta with $68,659 per family, while 2-person families (352 | 27.3%) have the highest median income of $28,978 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kayenta
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families352 (27.3%)$57,955
3-Person Families229 (17.8%)$45,913
4-Person Families314 (24.4%)$0
5-Person Families249 (19.3%)$63,950
6-Person Families90 (7.0%)$68,659
7+ Person Families55 (4.3%)$0
Total1,289 (100.0%)$57,734

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kayenta

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kayenta
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners193 (15.0%)$0
1 Earner602 (46.7%)$46,230
2 Earners385 (29.9%)$85,144
3+ Earners109 (8.5%)$149,185
Total1,289 (100.0%)$57,734

Household Income in Kayenta

Household Income Brackets in Kayenta

With 418 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kayenta, accounting for 27.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Kayenta
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001489.7%
$10,000 to $14,999724.7%
$15,000 to $24,999734.8%
$25,000 to $34,99927918.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991077.0%
$50,000 to $74,99941827.4%
$75,000 to $99,999795.2%
$100,000 to $149,99930119.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+473.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kayenta

The median household income in Kayenta is $54,051, with the highest median household income of $61,154 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 608 households (39.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kayenta
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years541 (35.4%)$54,577
45 to 64 Years608 (39.8%)$61,154
65+ Years378 (24.7%)$27,338
Total1,527 (100.0%)$54,051

Poverty in Kayenta

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kayenta

With 24.0% poverty level for males and 34.2% for females among the residents of Kayenta, 6 to 11 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 216 males (49.1%) and 57 females (64.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kayenta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (35.0%)56 (20.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years216 (49.1%)259 (52.9%)
12 to 14 Years21 (22.6%)30 (34.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)57 (64.0%)
18 to 24 Years89 (31.5%)96 (28.3%)
25 to 34 Years32 (5.6%)111 (21.0%)
35 to 44 Years30 (17.2%)120 (58.3%)
45 to 54 Years55 (36.4%)57 (29.5%)
55 to 64 Years75 (35.2%)61 (19.6%)
65 to 74 Years20 (14.5%)133 (38.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (32.4%)
Total566 (24.0%)1,002 (34.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kayenta

According to the poverty statistics in Kayenta, males aged 5 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 80.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kayenta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (65.0%)221 (79.8%)
5 Years86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years224 (50.9%)231 (47.1%)
12 to 14 Years72 (77.4%)57 (65.5%)
15 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years79 (100.0%)32 (36.0%)
18 to 24 Years194 (68.5%)243 (71.7%)
25 to 34 Years537 (94.4%)417 (79.0%)
35 to 44 Years144 (82.8%)86 (41.7%)
45 to 54 Years96 (63.6%)136 (70.5%)
55 to 64 Years138 (64.8%)250 (80.4%)
65 to 74 Years118 (85.5%)210 (61.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)46 (67.6%)
Total1,795 (76.0%)1,929 (65.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kayenta

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kayenta show that 12.1% or 78 of the total 642 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 29.5%, comprising of 59 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kayenta
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children141 (70.5%)59 (29.5%)
1 or 2 Children249 (92.9%)19 (7.1%)
3 or 4 Children174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total564 (87.8%)78 (12.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kayenta

According to the poverty data in Kayenta, 14.3% or 30 single-father households and 54.1% or 237 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (42.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kayenta
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)22 (22.2%)
1 or 2 Children30 (42.2%)90 (47.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)94 (79.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total30 (14.3%)237 (54.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kayenta

The poverty data for Kayenta shows that 78 of the married-couple family households (12.1%) and 267 of the single-parent households (41.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (29.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kayenta
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children59 (29.5%)22 (12.9%)
1 or 2 Children19 (7.1%)120 (46.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)94 (50.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total78 (12.1%)267 (41.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Kayenta

Employment by Class of Employer in Kayenta

Among the 1,631 employed individuals in Kayenta, private company employees (614 | 37.7%), federal government employees (283 | 17.3%), and state government employees (279 | 17.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kayenta
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees61437.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)875.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1579.6%
Local Government Employees21112.9%
State Government Employees27917.1%
Federal Government Employees28317.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,631100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kayenta

According to the labor force statistics for Kayenta, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,711), 47.4% or 1,759 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 128 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 60 to 64 years, with 88.3% or 173 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.2% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kayenta
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years113 (26.9%)33 (29.2%)
25 to 29 Years243 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years420 (52.8%)41 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years145 (37.7%)35 (24.1%)
45 to 54 Years271 (78.8%)19 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years211 (64.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years173 (88.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years183 (38.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,759 (47.4%)128 (7.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kayenta

According to labor force statistics for Kayenta, 61.7% of individuals (1,464) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,372) are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 95 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 76.7% or 506 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.5% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kayenta
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School99 (70.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma598 (49.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree506 (76.7%)79 (11.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher260 (73.7%)48 (13.5%)
Total1,464 (61.7%)154 (6.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kayenta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kayenta are Community & Social Service (286 | 17.5%), Education Instruction & Library (187 | 11.5%), Management (171 | 10.5%), Education, Arts & Media (99 | 6.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (57 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kayenta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kayenta, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (92.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kayenta
OccupationMaleFemale
Management119 (69.6%)52 (30.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 23 (8.0%)263 (92.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)99 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library23 (12.3%)164 (87.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating34 (59.7%)23 (40.4%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)223 (38.2%)361 (61.8%)
Total (Overall)677 (41.5%)954 (58.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kayenta are Healthcare Support (143 | 8.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (93 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (79 | 4.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (79 | 4.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (73 | 4.5%).
Services Occupations in Kayenta

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kayenta, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (85.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kayenta
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support21 (14.7%)122 (85.3%)
Security & Protection79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving34 (46.6%)39 (53.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Total (Category)134 (31.6%)290 (68.4%)
Total (Overall)677 (41.5%)954 (58.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kayenta are Office & Administration (191 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (116 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kayenta

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kayenta
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)116 (100.0%)
Office & Administration57 (29.8%)134 (70.2%)
Total (Category)57 (18.6%)250 (81.4%)
Total (Overall)677 (41.5%)954 (58.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kayenta are Construction & Extraction (114 | 7.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (76 | 4.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kayenta

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kayenta
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)190 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)677 (41.5%)954 (58.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kayenta are Transportation (56 | 3.4%), Material Moving (48 | 2.9%), and Production (22 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kayenta

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kayenta
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Transportation25 (44.6%)31 (55.4%)
Material Moving48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (57.9%)53 (42.1%)
Total (Overall)677 (41.5%)954 (58.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kayenta

Employment Industries in Kayenta

The major employment industries in Kayenta include Health Care & Social Assistance (526 | 32.3%), Educational Services (382 | 23.4%), Public Administration (163 | 10.0%), Retail Trade (142 | 8.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (110 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Kayenta

Employment Industries by Sex in Kayenta

The Kayenta industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (58.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kayenta
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction33 (57.9%)24 (42.1%)
Construction61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing36 (62.1%)22 (37.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)142 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing25 (44.6%)31 (55.4%)
Utilities21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services168 (44.0%)214 (56.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance136 (25.9%)390 (74.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services46 (41.8%)64 (58.2%)
Public Administration96 (58.9%)67 (41.1%)
Total677 (41.5%)954 (58.5%)

Education in Kayenta

School Enrollment in Kayenta

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,793 students in Kayenta are elementary school (617 | 34.4%), high school (391 | 21.8%), and middle school (302 | 16.8%).
School Enrollment in Kayenta
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool472.6%
Kindergarten22012.3%
Elementary School61734.4%
Middle School30216.8%
High School39121.8%
College / Undergraduate1689.4%
Graduate / Professional482.7%
Total1,793100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kayenta

Out of a total of 1,793 students who are enrolled in schools in Kayenta, 68 (3.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,725 (96.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 68 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 47 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kayenta
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old739 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds457 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Total1,725 (96.2%)68 (3.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kayenta

Education (172 | 43.4%), engineering (62 | 15.7%), psychology (48 | 12.1%), business (35 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (30 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 396 individuals in Kayenta who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kayenta
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences235.8%
Psychology4812.1%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering6215.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business358.8%
Education17243.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History266.6%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities307.6%
Total396100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kayenta

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kayenta

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kayenta are males with 2 vehicles (301, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (473, making up 31.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kayenta
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle178 (26.8%)394 (41.3%)
2 Vehicles301 (45.3%)473 (49.6%)
3 Vehicles112 (16.8%)65 (6.8%)
4 Vehicles56 (8.4%)22 (2.3%)
5 or more Vehicles18 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total665 (100.0%)954 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kayenta

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kayenta are 15 to 19 minutes (388 commuters, 25.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (369 commuters, 23.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (216 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Kayenta
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1429.2%
5 to 9 Minutes36923.8%
10 to 14 Minutes21614.0%
15 to 19 Minutes38825.1%
20 to 24 Minutes120.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes18812.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes674.3%
45 to 59 Minutes463.0%
60 to 89 Minutes261.7%
90 or more Minutes946.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Kayenta

The most common commute times in Kayenta are 5 to 9 minutes (135 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (258 commuters, 28.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kayenta
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes85 (13.0%)57 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes135 (20.6%)234 (26.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes41 (6.2%)175 (19.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes130 (19.8%)258 (28.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes66 (10.1%)122 (13.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes67 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)46 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes26 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes94 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kayenta

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kayenta are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (253, 38.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (386, 43.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kayenta
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM35 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)120 (13.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM72 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM26 (4.0%)29 (3.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM107 (16.3%)113 (12.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM253 (38.6%)386 (43.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM37 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM67 (10.2%)200 (22.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM59 (9.0%)44 (4.9%)
Total656 (100.0%)892 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kayenta

Occupancy by Ownership in Kayenta

Of the total 1,527 dwellings in Kayenta, owner-occupied units account for 733 (48.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 794 (52.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kayenta
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73348.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units79452.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,527100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kayenta

Occupancy by Household Size in Kayenta
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21514.1%
2-Person Household33421.9%
3-Person Household24716.2%
4+ Person Household73147.9%
Total Housing Units1,527100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kayenta

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kayenta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household114 (53.0%)101 (47.0%)
2-Person Household170 (50.9%)164 (49.1%)
3-Person Household138 (55.9%)109 (44.1%)
4+ Person Household311 (42.5%)420 (57.5%)
Total Housing Units733 (48.0%)794 (52.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kayenta

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kayenta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School53 (32.5%)110 (67.5%)
High School Diploma338 (58.8%)237 (41.2%)
College/Associate Degree262 (48.7%)276 (51.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher80 (31.9%)171 (68.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kayenta

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kayenta
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years41427.1%
35 to 44 Years1278.3%
45 to 54 Years28018.3%
55 to 64 Years32821.5%
65 to 74 Years31020.3%
75 to 84 Years684.4%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,527100.0%

Housing Finances in Kayenta

Median Income by Occupancy in Kayenta

Median Income by Occupancy in Kayenta
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied733 (48.0%)$53,656
Renter-Occupied794 (52.0%)$61,010
Average1,527 (100.0%)$54,051

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kayenta

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kayenta
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00057 (7.8%)22 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99920 (2.7%)49 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99946 (6.3%)26 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99974 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (6.1%)235 (29.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99963 (8.6%)44 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999207 (28.2%)212 (26.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99979 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999118 (16.1%)183 (23.1%)
$150,000 or more24 (3.3%)23 (2.9%)
Total733 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kayenta

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kayenta
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300356 (48.6%)112 (14.1%)
$300 to $499255 (34.8%)162 (20.4%)
$500 to $79992 (12.6%)165 (20.8%)
$800 to $99930 (4.1%)111 (14.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)164 (20.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)39 (4.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total733 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kayenta

Housing Structures in Kayenta

Housing Structures in Kayenta
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached90859.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments483.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments432.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other52834.6%
Total1,527100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kayenta

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kayenta
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached279 (30.7%)629 (69.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other454 (86.0%)74 (14.0%)
Total733 (48.0%)794 (52.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kayenta

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kayenta
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)54 (6.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms71 (9.7%)25 (3.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms540 (73.7%)528 (66.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms122 (16.6%)187 (23.5%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total733 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kayenta

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kayenta
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas24 (3.3%)66 (8.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas122 (16.6%)132 (16.6%)
Electricity38 (5.2%)510 (64.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels549 (74.9%)86 (10.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total733 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kayenta

Household Vehicle Usage in Kayenta
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (3.0%)23 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle234 (31.9%)391 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles351 (47.9%)300 (37.8%)
3 or more Vehicles126 (17.2%)80 (10.1%)
Total733 (100.0%)794 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kayenta

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kayenta

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units70330
Median Property Value$45,400$0
Median Household Income$53,374$0
Monthly Housing Costs$296$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kayenta

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kayenta
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000362 (51.5%)30 (100.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999193 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99997 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99951 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total703 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kayenta

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kayenta
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00077 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999120 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99963 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999207 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99949 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999118 (16.8%)30 (100.0%)
$150,000 or more24 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total703 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kayenta

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kayenta
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x461 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x70 (10.0%)30 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x43 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more110 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total703 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kayenta

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kayenta
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80038 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total703 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kayenta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kayenta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kayenta
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years141 (28.8%)349 (71.2%)
6 to 18 Years882 (58.6%)622 (41.4%)
19 to 25 Years209 (39.6%)319 (60.4%)
26 to 34 Years543 (53.2%)477 (46.8%)
35 to 44 Years345 (90.8%)35 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years285 (82.9%)59 (17.2%)
55 to 64 Years411 (78.4%)113 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years457 (95.0%)24 (5.0%)
75 Years and older68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,341 (62.6%)1,998 (37.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kayenta

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kayenta
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born141 (28.8%)349 (71.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen882 (58.6%)622 (41.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen209 (39.6%)319 (60.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kayenta

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kayenta
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000542 (60.0%)361 (40.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999485 (45.0%)592 (55.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999801 (49.3%)824 (50.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999284 (90.4%)30 (9.6%)
$100,000 and over1,181 (86.7%)182 (13.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kayenta

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kayenta
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 687 (17.8%)54 (11.0%)
6 to 18 Years472 (31.4%)436 (29.0%)
19 to 25 Years146 (27.7%)63 (11.9%)
25 to 34 Years328 (32.2%)215 (21.1%)
35 to 44 Years132 (34.7%)213 (56.0%)
45 to 54 Years135 (39.2%)150 (43.6%)
55 to 64 Years149 (28.4%)285 (54.4%)
65 to 74 Years324 (67.4%)197 (41.0%)
75 Years and over68 (100.0%)23 (33.8%)
Total1,841 (34.5%)1,636 (30.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kayenta

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kayenta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (4.5%)37 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years45 (8.4%)9 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years91 (65.9%)40 (11.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kayenta

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kayenta: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kayenta: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kayenta: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)37 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years45 (8.4%)9 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kayenta: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)37 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years36 (6.7%)9 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years91 (65.9%)40 (11.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (66.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kayenta: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)37 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years36 (6.7%)9 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years65 (47.1%)40 (11.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (66.2%)

Technology Access in Kayenta

Computing Device Access in Kayenta

Computing Device Access in Kayenta
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop66143.3%
Smartphone71146.6%
Tablet45229.6%
No Computing Device62140.7%
Total1,527100.0%

Internet Access in Kayenta

Internet Access in Kayenta
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home55336.2%
Cellular Data Only15310.0%
Satellite Internet231.5%
No Internet82153.8%
Total1,527100.0%

Kayenta Summary

Kayenta is a small town located in the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona. It is situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the heart of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the heart of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States.

History

Kayenta was founded in the late 1800s by the Navajo people. The town was originally known as “Tse’ah Haltsooi” which means “the place of the red willows” in the Navajo language. The town was established as a trading post and was used as a stopover for travelers and traders. The town was also used as a base for the US Army during the Navajo Wars in the late 1800s.
In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop. The first school was built in the town in 1912 and the first post office was established in 1915. The town was incorporated in 1921 and the first mayor was elected in 1922.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a population boom due to the discovery of oil and gas in the area. The town was also the site of the first uranium mine in the United States. The uranium mine was opened in 1954 and was operated by the United Nuclear Corporation.

Geography

Kayenta is located in the northeastern corner of Arizona, in the heart of the Navajo Nation. The town is situated in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the heart of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States.
The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States.
The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States.
The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States.
The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The town is located in the middle of the Navajo Nation, which is the largest Native American reservation in the United States.

Economy

The economy of Kayenta is largely based on tourism, agriculture, and mining. The town is home to a number of tourist attractions, including Monument Valley, which is a popular destination for visitors from around the world. The town is also home to a number of agricultural operations, including cattle ranches and farms.
The town is also home to a number of mining operations, including the United Nuclear Corporation’s uranium mine. The mine was opened in 1954 and is still in operation today. The mine is the largest uranium mine in the United States.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Kayenta was 5,189. The town is predominantly Native American, with the majority of the population being Navajo. The town also has a small Hispanic population, as well as a small population of other ethnicities. The median household income in the town is $30,000, which is lower than the national average. The town has a poverty rate of 28.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kayenta?
Total Population of Kayenta is 5,366.
What is the Total Male Population of Kayenta?
Total Male Population of Kayenta is 2,388.
What is the Total Female Population of Kayenta?
Total Female Population of Kayenta is 2,978.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kayenta?
There are 80.19 Males per 100 Females in Kayenta.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kayenta?
There are 124.71 Females per 100 Males in Kayenta.
What is the Median Population Age in Kayenta?
Median Population Age in Kayenta is 27.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kayenta
Average Family Size in Kayenta is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kayenta
Average Household Size in Kayenta is 3.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kayenta?
Per Capita income in Kayenta is $18,643.
What is the Median Family Income in Kayenta?
Median Family Income in Kayenta is $57,734.
What is the Median Household income in Kayenta?
Median Household Income in Kayenta is $54,051.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kayenta?
Income or Wage Gap in Kayenta is 32.5%.
Women in Kayenta earn 67.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kayenta?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kayenta is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kayenta?
There are 1,759 People in the Labor Forcein in Kayenta.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kayenta?
47.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Kayenta.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kayenta?
Unemployment Rate in Kayenta is 7.3%.