Arizona

Navajo

106,717
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Navajo

Navajo, Arizona, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 8,829. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 106,717.

Its recorded population peaked at 107,449 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 34 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Anasazi Massacre at Leroux Wash, Kinishba Pueblo Fortification, Tsegi Canyon Kayenta Abandonment, and 57 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020106,717
2010107,449
200097,470
199077,658
198067,629
197047,715
196037,994
195029,446
194025,309
193021,202
192016,077
191011,471
19008,829
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Navajo

Military engagements that took place in Navajo, Arizona.

Anasazi Massacre at Leroux Wash
1150
Kinishba Pueblo Fortification
1250
Tsegi Canyon Kayenta Abandonment
1250
Tsegi Canyon Betatakin Conflict
1275
Kiet Siel Cliff Dwelling Raid
1280
Pueblo IV Hopi Mesas Warfare
1300
Homolovi Ruins Violence Evidence
1300
Point of Pines Conflict
1300
Hopi-Navajo Area Conflict Evidence
1300
Leroux Wash Pueblo Conflict
1300
Nuvakwewtaqa Chevelon Conflict – Arizona
1350
Hopi Mesas Defensive Architecture – Antelope Mesa
1350
Leroux Wash Massacre
1380
Homolovi Pueblo Conflict
1380
Homolovi Conflict – Little Colorado River
1380
Pueblo Revolt – Hopi Pueblos Uprising 1680
1680
Polacca Wash Massacre
1700
Awatovi Destruction
1700
Polacca Wash Massacre – Hopi
1700
Battle of Black Mesa AZ
1863
Fort Apache Establishment Fight 1870
1870
Fort Apache Attack — Aftermath of Cibecue 1881
1881
Fort Apache — Attack Following Cibecue (September 1881)
1881
Fort Apache Attack – Cibicue Aftermath 1881
1881
Battle of Cibicue Creek (Apache)
1881
Battle of Dry Creek (1882)
1882
Turkey Creek Operations (1884–1885)
1884
Geronimo's First Breakout — May 1885
1885
Battle of White Mountain
1885
Navajo County Cattle Wars — Hash Knife vs Homesteaders
1886
Hash Knife Range War — Aztec Land and Cattle Company AZ
1887
Pleasant Valley War – Holbrook Street Fight
1887
Pleasant Valley War (Arizona 1887)
1887
Graham-Tewksbury War — Holbrook AZ Court Aftermath
1892

Historic places in Navajo

National Register of Historic Places listings in Navajo, Arizona.

Corduroy Creek Bridge
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Cedar Canyon Bridge
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Old Oraibi
Oraibi
La Posada Historic District
Winslow
Pinedale Ranger Station
Pinedale
Awatovi Ruins
Keams Canyon
Brigham City
Winslow
Bailey Ruin
Pinedale
Agate House Pueblo
Holbrook
Chevelon Creek Bridge
Winslow
Homolovi I Ruin
Winslow
Deer Springs Lookout Complex
Mogollon Rim
Arizona Rancho
Holbrook
Hubbell, Lorenzo, Trading Post and Warehouse
Winslow
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Frequently asked about Navajo

When does Navajo first appear in the US census?
Navajo, Arizona first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 8,829.
What is the population of Navajo?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Navajo had a recorded population of 106,717.
When did Navajo's population peak?
Navajo's recorded population peaked at 107,449 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Navajo?
34 documented military engagements took place in Navajo, including Anasazi Massacre at Leroux Wash, Kinishba Pueblo Fortification, Tsegi Canyon Kayenta Abandonment.
How many historic places are in Navajo?
57 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Navajo, Arizona.
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