Sedona, Arizona Population 2023

9,896

Sedona is a city located in Coconino County and Yavapai County Arizona. With a 2023 population of 9,896, it is the 45th largest city in Arizona and the 3187th largest city in the United States.Sedona is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,697 in 2020. Spanning over 19 miles, Sedona has a population density of 520 people per square mile.

The average household income in Sedona is $87,824 with a poverty rate of 11.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Sedona is 59.8 years, 59.1 years for males, and 60.6 years for females.

The city is most known for its beautiful sandstone formations, which make the perfect site for outdoor activities.

Sedona Population Growth

Sedona in its earliest years saw very slow growth, but those numbers have climbed quite a bit since 1970. The population exceeded 5,000 in 1980 and had nearly doubled by the 2000 census. In 2010, the population dropped slightly but remained over 10,000. Recent estimates show that the population is up 3.6% from the last poll, indicating that growth may continue. However, a lack of undeveloped land may prohibit the city from seeing any substantial growth in the future.

Sedona has been inhabited as far back as 11,500 BC. Throughout its earliest history, many tribes have lived in the area, including the Sinagua people, the Yavapai people, and the Apache Indians. The latter two tribes were removed from the area in 1876. However, several hundred returned at the beginning of the 20th century.

The first white settler came to the region in 1876, the same year that the tribes were removed. Settlers soon followed that established farms and ranches in the area. In the early 20th century, Sedona’s first post office was established.

Sedona was officially founded in 1902. It wasn’t incorporated until 1988. When white settlers arrived in the area, growth was quite slow. In the 1950s, there were just 155 people listed in the city’s phone book. Growth was so slow that some parts of the city did not even receive electricity until the 1960s.

However, it was also the 1950s when Sedona saw a significant increase in tourism. Many people came to Sedona particularly for the sandstone formations, which have been used for mountain biking, hiking, nature walks, and spiritual retreats. These sandstone formations are so impressive that they have been featured in many Hollywood films. Many vacation homes were constructed, and Sedona also became a place where many people came to retire. Construction boomed during the 1980s and 1990s, and today, there is not much undeveloped land within the 19.07 square miles of the city limits.

Today, the city is a center for culture. It hosts many events and festivals each year and has multiple centers for arts. The population has grown more quickly in recent years, according to census data.

Sedona Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sedona was:

  • White: 84.97%
  • Two or more races: 6.3%
  • Other race: 5.99%
  • Asian: 2.41%
  • Black or African American: 0.21%
  • Native American: 0.12%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
The current population of Sedona, Arizona is 9,896 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 9,697.

Sedona, Arizona Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Sedona Population by Race

Sedona Population Pyramid 2023

Sedona Median Age

59.8

Total

59.1

Male

60.6

Female

Sedona Adults

There are 9,413 adults, (3,987 of whom are seniors) in Sedona.

Sedona Age Dependency

90.6

Age Dependency Ratio

73.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

17.1

Child Dependency Ratio

Sedona Sex Ratio

Female5,19250.21%
Male5,14949.79%

Sedona Population by Age

Sedona Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

2.55

Average Family Size

2

Average Household Size

76.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Sedona Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Sedona Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Sedona Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 66.67%.

Sedona Educational Attainment by Race

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Male

Female

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$32,368

Average Earnings

$33,886

Average Male

$31,023

Average Female

Sedona Earnings by Educational Attainment

Sedona Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Sedona Language

86.43% of Sedona residents speak only English, while 13.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.87% of the population.

Sedona Language

Sedona Poverty by Race

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11.79%

Overall Poverty Rate

8.16%

Male Poverty Rate

13.62%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Sedona

The race most likely to be in poverty in Sedona is Asian, with 38.19% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Sedona is White, with 11.21% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.49%.

Sedona Poverty

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Sedona Poverty Rate by Education

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Sedona Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Sedona Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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median

Income by Household Type

Sedona Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

56.4%

Overall Marriage Rate

61.8%

Male Marriage Rate

51.4%

Female Marriage Rate

Sedona Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Sedona Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

Sedona Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Sedona Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

906

Number of Veterans

846

Male Veterans

60

Female Veterans

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Sedona Veterans by War

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Sedona Veterans by Age

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Sedona Veterans by Race

Sedona Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

5.74%

Veteran Poverty Rate

28.26%

Veteran Disability Rate

Sedona Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

50.5%

Labor Force Participation

47.6%

Employment Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

Sedona Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Sedona Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Sedona Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

13.64%

Born in Sedona

90.15%

Native Born

16.49%

Foreign Born

8.24%

Non Citizen

8.25%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

90.15% of Sedona residents were born in the United States, with 13.64% having been born in Arizona. 8.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Sedona Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change
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Sedona Population by Year