Red Mesa is a CDP located in Apache County Arizona. Red Mesa has a 2024 population of 496. Red Mesa is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually but its population has decreased by -23.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 652 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Mesa is $83,929 with a poverty rate of 25.11%. The median age in Red Mesa is 39.1 years: 29.4 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Mesa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 374 | 79.57% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 8.72% |
| Asian | 27 | 5.74% |
| White | 20 | 4.26% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 134 | 3.51 | 10.4 | 89.6 |
| Married | 67 | 3.87 | 9 | 91 |
| Female | 46 | 3.7 | 17.4 | 82.6 |
| Non Family | 21 | 1.95 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.8
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
10.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 4.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 8.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 15.5% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 22.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 17.25% |
| Some College | 87 | 25.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 290 | 211 | 45 |
| White | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $95,357 | $26,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,179 | $71,786 | $96,250 |
| High School Graduate | $38,846 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,926 | $0 | $53,603 |
| Some College | $20,375 | $0 | $0 |
$39,926
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$53,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.37% of Red Mesa residents speak only English, while 60.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 51.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 374 | 118 | 31.55% |
25.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.5%
Male Poverty Rate
25.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Mesa is Native, with 31.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Mesa is Native, with 31.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 44.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.24% |
| Some College | 24.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.71% |
| Male Employed | 12.68% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,896 | $84,904 |
| Households | $74,167 | $83,929 |
| Married Families | $98,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $78,686 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 16 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
16.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.51%
Born in Red Mesa
94.26%
Native Born
5.74%
Foreign Born
5.32%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
94.26% of Red Mesa residents were born in the United States, with 48.51% having been born in Arizona. 5.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 496 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 495 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 494 | -114 | -18.75% |
| 2021 | 608 | -44 | -6.75% |
| 2020 | 652 | 151 | 30.14% |
| 2019 | 501 | 115 | 29.79% |
| 2018 | 386 | 19 | 5.18% |
| 2017 | 367 | 106 | 40.61% |
| 2016 | 261 | 39 | 17.57% |
| 2015 | 222 | 11 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 211 | -41 | -16.27% |
| 2013 | 252 | 11 | 4.56% |
| 2012 | 241 | 46 | 23.59% |
| 2011 | 195 | -285 | -59.38% |
| 2010 | 480 | 0 | 0% |