Fort Defiance
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona
Fort Defiance is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 3,541 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,837 ft (2,084 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Window Rock, 5.3 miles S.
- 3,541residents (2020 Census)
- 6,837 ftelevation · 2,084 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 552 / sq mipopulation density
- 86515ZIP code
About Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance (Navajo: Tséhootsooí [tsʰéhòːtsʰòː.í]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is also located within the Navajo Nation. The population was 3,624 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Fort Defiance
- Median household income
- $56,045
- Median home value
- $37,400
- Median rent
- $856/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Fort Defiance had 3,541 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,541 |
|---|---|
| Density | 552 per sq mi (213 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Defiance at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,541 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.41 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,837 ft (2,084 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7475° N, 109.0680° W |
| ZIP code | 86515 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0424460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Defiance
- Window Rock5.3 mi S
- St. Michaels6.2 mi S
- Tse Bonito, NM7.8 mi SE
- Black Hat, NM9.9 mi SE
- Sawmill10.8 mi NW
- Navajo, NM10.9 mi N
- Nakaibito, NM15.0 mi E
- Rock Springs, NM15.8 mi SE
- Twin Lakes, NM17.2 mi E
- Yah-ta-hey, NM17.5 mi SE
- Tohatchi, NM18.9 mi E
- Oak Springs19.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Defiance
What county is Fort Defiance in?
Fort Defiance is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Fort Defiance, AZ?
3,541 people lived in Fort Defiance at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Defiance, AZ?
The ZIP code of Fort Defiance is 86515.
What is the elevation of Fort Defiance?
6,837 feet (2,084 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Defiance?
Window Rock (5.3 mi), St. Michaels (6.2 mi), Tse Bonito (7.8 mi), Black Hat (9.9 mi), Sawmill (10.8 mi).
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