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First Mesa

County:
Apache County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
15.737
State:
Arizona

First Mesa is a CDP located in Apache County, Arizona. First Mesa has a 2026 population of 1,341. First Mesa is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in First Mesa is $57,889 with a poverty rate of 17.34%. The median age in First Mesa is 34.3 years: 26.2 years for males, and 35.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 74.5 males.

1.3K
Total Population
85
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.96%
Growth

First Mesa Population

First Mesa Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,341-13-0.96%
20251,354-14-1.02%

Median Age

Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 26.2 years

First Mesa Adults

There are 941 adults, (371 of whom are seniors) in First Mesa.

Sex Ratio

Female: 836 (57.3%)
Male: 623 (42.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of First Mesa includes 99.18% Native American, and smaller percentages for White and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American1,44799.18%
White120.82%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American926.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American1,35592.87%
White120.82%

First Mesa Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

First Mesa 's average per capita income is $29,630. Household income levels show a median of $57,889. The poverty rate stands at 17.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$62,928$67,693
Married Families$58,250-
Households$57,889$61,956
Non Families$43,828$39,202

$29,630

Average Income

$57,889

Median Household Income

17.34%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)