Navajo
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico

Navajo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McKinley County, New Mexico, with 1,942 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,113 ft (2,168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sawmill, 7.1 miles W.
- 1,942residents (2020 Census)
- 7,113 ftelevation · 2,168 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 862 / sq mipopulation density
- 86504ZIP code
About Navajo
Navajo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the Navajo Nation in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,942 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,645 in 2010.
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Living in Navajo
- Median household income
- $32,208
- Median rent
- $683/mo
- Median age
- 23.6
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Navajo had 1,942 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,942 |
|---|---|
| Density | 862 per sq mi (333 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Navajo at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | McKinley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,942 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,113 ft (2,168 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9024° N, 109.0321° W |
| ZIP code | 86504 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3551420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Navajo
- Sawmill, AZ7.1 mi W
- Crystal9.1 mi N
- Fort Defiance, AZ10.9 mi S
- Nakaibito15.2 mi SE
- Window Rock, AZ16.1 mi S
- Tohatchi16.2 mi E
- St. Michaels, AZ17.1 mi S
- Tse Bonito17.7 mi S
- Black Hat19.1 mi S
- Twin Lakes21.1 mi SE
- Rock Springs22.5 mi SE
- Naschitti22.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Navajo
What county is Navajo in?
Navajo is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Navajo, NM?
1,942 people lived in Navajo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Navajo, NM?
The ZIP code of Navajo is 86504.
What is the elevation of Navajo?
7,113 feet (2,168 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Navajo?
Sawmill (7.1 mi), Crystal (9.1 mi), Fort Defiance (10.9 mi), Nakaibito (15.2 mi), Window Rock (16.1 mi).
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