Tuba City
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona
Tuba City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Coconino County, Arizona, with 8,072 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,961 ft (1,512 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moenkopi, 1.7 miles SE.
- 8,072residents (2020 Census)
- 4,961 ftelevation · 1,512 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 902 / sq mipopulation density
- 86045ZIP code
About Tuba City
Tuba City (Navajo: Tó Naneesdizí) is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, United States. It is the second-largest community in Coconino County. The population of the census-designated place (CDP) was 8,611 at the 2010 census.
It is the most populous community within the Navajo Nation, and the site of the headquarters of the Western Navajo Agency. The Hopi village of Moenkopi lies directly to its southeast. A Hopi minority also live in Tuba City; the majority are Navajo.
European Americans associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints named the town in honor of chief Tuuvi, a Hopi man from Oraibi. He converted to the Mormon faith and allowed their migrants to settle in this area.
The Navajo name for this community, Tó Naneesdizí, translates as "tangled waters". It likely refers to the many below-ground springs that are the source of several reservoirs.
Tuba City is located within the Painted Desert near the western edge of the Navajo Nation. Tuba City is located approximately 50 miles (80 km) from the eastern entrance to Grand Canyon National Park and approximately 78 miles (126 km) from Flagstaff.
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Living in Tuba City
- Median household income
- $61,338
- Median home value
- $65,800
- Median rent
- $867/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Tuba City had 8,072 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,072 |
|---|---|
| Density | 902 per sq mi (348 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tuba City at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Coconino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,072 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.95 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,961 ft (1,512 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1251° N, 111.2467° W |
| ZIP code | 86045 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0476010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tuba City
- Moenkopi1.7 mi SE
- Tonalea20.7 mi NE
- Cameron21.4 mi SW
- Kaibito33.2 mi N
- Hotevilla-Bacavi36.7 mi E
- Kykotsmovi Village39.5 mi SE
- Bitter Springs40.4 mi NW
- Hard Rock42.0 mi E
- Shonto45.3 mi NE
- Shongopovi45.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Tuba City
What county is Tuba City in?
Tuba City is in Coconino County, Arizona.
What is the population of Tuba City, AZ?
8,072 people lived in Tuba City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tuba City, AZ?
The ZIP code of Tuba City is 86045.
What is the elevation of Tuba City?
4,961 feet (1,512 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tuba City?
Moenkopi (1.7 mi), Tonalea (20.7 mi), Cameron (21.4 mi), Kaibito (33.2 mi), Hotevilla-Bacavi (36.7 mi).
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