Demographics – 2000 Census

Population (on reservation):  180,462

•     Male    49.02%
•     Female    50.98%
•     Navajo    96.41%
•     Non-Navajo    2.89%
•     Other Indians    .70%

Median Age:  24
Labor Force:  comprised of 28% of the population
Median Household income:  $20,005
Median Family Income:  $22,392
Per Capita Income:  $7,269
Unemployment:  42%
Poverty:  43% live below the poverty rate
Education (for ages 25+):  56% high school degree; 7% college degree
Average Household Size:  3.77
Average Family Size:  4.36