Coconino County, AZ

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    2024 Population
    144,508
    US Senator
    Mark Kelly
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ruben Gallego
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.8
    1.23% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.8%
    5.15% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,966
    4.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $448,000
    8.42% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    70,346
    2.62% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Coconino County, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.3% of the residents in Coconino County, AZ are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Coconino County, AZ are Northern Arizona University (8,109 degrees awarded in 2024), Coconino Community College (578 degrees), and Indian Bible College (15 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Coconino County, AZ was $448,000, and the homeownership rate was 59.7%.

    Most people in Coconino County, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Coconino County, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Coconino County, AZ is home to a population of 145k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.96% of Coconino County, AZ residents were born outside of the country (7.17k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.4k people) in Coconino County, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.9k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 7.05k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.3% of Coconino County, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Coconino County, AZ was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coconino County, AZ
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      75.4k ± 462
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      34.9k ± 643
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      7.05k ± 994
    15.5%
    Hispanic Population
    22.3k people

    In 2024, there were 2.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.4k people) in Coconino County, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.9k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 7.05k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    15.5% of the people in Coconino County, AZ are hispanic (22.3k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Coconino County, AZ as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arizona.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      491,277 ± 16,626 people
    2. India
      45,077 ± 5,197 people
    3. Canada
      39,505 ± 4,867 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.96%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7.17k people
    4.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6.66k people

    As of 2024, 4.96% of Coconino County, AZ residents (7.17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coconino County, AZ was 4.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,286 ± 320
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,047 ± 456
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      693 ± 198

    Coconino County, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89% of the population of Coconino County, AZ has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Coconino County, AZ see 1,219 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1200 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,219 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Coconino County, AZ

    Primary care physicians in Coconino County, AZ see an average of 1,219 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,219 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 30.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11%
    Uninsured
    45.5%
    Employer Coverage
    18.6%
    Medicaid
    10.6%
    Medicare
    12.6%
    Non-Group
    1.68%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coconino County, AZ grew by 0.965% from 10.9% to 11%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Coconino County, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.14 in Coconino County, AZ.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27% in Coconino County, AZ.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.8% in Coconino County, AZ.

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    Economy

    The economy of Coconino County, AZ employs 70.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Coconino County, AZ were Educational Services (10,298 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,460 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,015 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($151,719), Utilities ($74,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,079).

    Employment

    Occupations

    70.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,305
    2.62%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Coconino County, AZ grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 68.5k employees to 70.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coconino County, AZ, are Management Occupations (8,182 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,791 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,049 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coconino County, AZ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    70.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,305
    2.62%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Coconino County, AZ grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 68.5k employees to 70.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coconino County, AZ, are Educational Services (10,298 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,460 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,015 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coconino County, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Coconino County, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,834
    Median earning men ± $1,729
    $36,865
    Median earning women ± $1,329

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($68,587), Public Administration ($68,152), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,130).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,190), Manufacturing ($55,408), and Public Administration ($52,297).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.3%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.21%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 271
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 231
      Construction
    3. 229
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $511k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $404k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $288k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

    Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (46.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.54%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arizona

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    Mark Kelly
    Senator from Arizona3
    Assumed office on December 2, 2020
    Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.{{cite news |last1=Edmondson |first1=Catie |title=Mark Kelly Defeats Martha McSally in Crucial Arizona Senate Race |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/us/politics/arizona-mark-kelly.html |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=4 November 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Pathé |first1=Simone |title=Arizona Governor to Appoint Martha McSally to McCain's Senate Seat |url=https://www.rollcall.com/2018/12/18/arizona-governor-to-appoint-martha-mcsally-to-mccains-senate-seat/ |website=Roll Call |publisher=FiscalNote |access-date=2 December 2020 |url-access=subscription|date=18 December 2018 |language=en}}
    Ruben Gallego
    Senator from Arizona1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing Arizona.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Coconino County, AZ awarded 8,702 degrees. The student population of Coconino County, AZ in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 11,757 male students and 19,272 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Coconino County, AZ are White (4,549 and 54.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,980 and 23.7%), Unknown (659 and 7.88%), and Two or More Races (386 and 4.62%).

    The largest universities in Coconino County, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Northern Arizona University (8,109 and 93.2%), Coconino Community College (578 and 6.64%), and Indian Bible College (15 and 0.172%).

    The most popular majors in Coconino County, AZ are Information Technology (551 and 6.33%), General Psychology (491 and 5.64%), and Registered Nursing (431 and 4.95%).

    The median tuition costs are $7,080 for private four year colleges, and $11,378 and $18,795 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Coconino County, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 31,029 (37.9% men and 62.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 31,029 students enrolled in Coconino County, AZ, 37.9% men and 62.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,312 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      476 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      402 degrees awarded
    3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      346 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Coconino County, AZ was General Psychology with 476 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Coconino County, AZ according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Northern Arizona University
      8,109 degrees awarded
    2. Coconino Community College
      578 degrees awarded
    3. Indian Bible College
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Arizona University with 8,109 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 3,126 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coconino County, AZ, which is 0.561 times less than the 5,576 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,549 degrees mean that there were 2.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,980 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($11,378) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,241) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,052) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Coconino County, AZ was $448,000 in 2024, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $413,200 to $448,000, a 8.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Coconino County, AZ is 59.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Coconino County, AZ have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Coconino County, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 24.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coconino County, AZ. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.732%.

    Housing

    Property

    $448,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,022
    $32,909
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,346

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coconino County, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    59.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.7% of the housing units in Coconino County, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Coconino County, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,966
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,339
    55.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,886

    In 2024, the median household income of the 55.1k households in Coconino County, AZ grew to $72,966 from the previous year's value of $69,748.

    The following chart displays the households in Coconino County, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Coconino County, AZ is from Arizona.
    0.456
    2024 Wage GINI in Arizona
    0.457
    2023 Wage GINI in Arizona

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.9%)
    3. Carpooled (10.8%)

    In 2024, 65% of workers in Coconino County, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (10.8%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Coconino County, AZ have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Coconino County, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Coconino County, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coconino County, AZ have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 24.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coconino County, AZ. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.732%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coconino County, AZ (22.2k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Coconino County, AZ is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20.9% of the children was living in poverty in Coconino County, AZ. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 357 in Coconino County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 20.8% per 100,000 population.

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