Navajo

Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico

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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.

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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Median household income
$32,208
Median rent
$683/mo
Median age
23.6
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Navajo, NM population

Navajo had 1,942 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,942
Density862 per sq mi (333 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Navajo at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyMcKinley County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,942 (2020)
Land area2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Elevation7,113 ft (2,168 m)
Coordinates35.9024° N, 109.0321° W
ZIP code86504
Census code (GEOID)3551420

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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