Kayenta
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona
Kayenta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Navajo County, Arizona, with 4,670 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,702 ft (1,738 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oljato-Monument Valley, 18.9 miles N.
- 4,670residents (2020 Census)
- 5,702 ftelevation · 1,738 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.1 km²
- 355 / sq mipopulation density
- 86033ZIP code
About Kayenta
Kayenta (Navajo: Tó Dínéeshzheeʼ, meaning "Fingers of Water" because of how water runs down the local rock formations when it rains) is a U.S. town which is part of the Navajo Nation and is in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. Established November 13, 1986, the Kayenta Township is unique in currently being the only "township" existing under the laws of the Navajo Nation.
The population was 4,670 at the 2020 census, down from 5,189 at the 2010 census. Kayenta is located at the junction of U.S. Route 160 and the southern end of U.S. Route 163. It is 25 miles (40 km) south of Monument Valley and contains a number of hotels and motels which serve visitors to Monument Valley. Like other places on the Navajo Nation, it is illegal to serve alcohol. Greater Arizona does not observe Daylight saving time; however, the Navajo Nation does.
Kayenta Township is the only municipal-style government on the Navajo Nation. It is regarded as a political sub-division of the Navajo Nation. It is managed by a five-member elected town board, which hires the township manager.
Kayenta is the name for the chapter (a political division within the Navajo Nation that is analogous to a county within a state), as well as the township. Kayenta Chapter encompasses land in both Utah and Arizona. Thus, the Navajo Nation's census figures for Kayenta Chapter are significantly different from those of Kayenta proper.
Kayenta is also the name of one of the seven Navajo Nation Police districts.
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Living in Kayenta
- Median household income
- $58,423
- Median home value
- $37,400
- Median rent
- $772/mo
- Median age
- 29.3
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Kayenta had 4,670 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,670 |
|---|---|
| Density | 355 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kayenta at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Navajo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,670 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.16 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,702 ft (1,738 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7173° N, 110.2604° W |
| ZIP code | 86033 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0436990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kayenta
- Oljato-Monument Valley18.9 mi N
- Chilchinbito19.4 mi SE
- Oljato-Monument Valley, UT21.7 mi N
- Dennehotso22.7 mi E
- Shonto24.2 mi SW
- Rough Rock30.1 mi SE
- Rock Point35.5 mi E
- Halchita, UT35.8 mi NE
- Navajo Mountain, UT37.1 mi NW
- Mexican Hat, UT37.8 mi NE
- Pinon42.7 mi S
- Many Farms43.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kayenta
What county is Kayenta in?
Kayenta is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the population of Kayenta, AZ?
4,670 people lived in Kayenta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kayenta, AZ?
The ZIP code of Kayenta is 86033.
What is the elevation of Kayenta?
5,702 feet (1,738 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kayenta?
Oljato-Monument Valley (18.9 mi), Chilchinbito (19.4 mi), Oljato-Monument Valley (21.7 mi), Dennehotso (22.7 mi), Shonto (24.2 mi).
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