Tohatchi
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico

Tohatchi is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McKinley County, New Mexico, with 785 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,447 ft (1,965 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nakaibito, 5.1 miles SW.
- 785residents (2020 Census)
- 6,447 ftelevation · 1,965 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 121 / sq mipopulation density
- 87320ZIP code
About Tohatchi
Tohatchi is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It is a health-services and education hub along Highway 491. Its population was reported to be 785 at the 2020 census. As Tohatchi is located on the Navajo Nation, it is designated federal trust land.
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Living in Tohatchi
- Median household income
- $48,125
- Median home value
- $56,700
- Median rent
- $585/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Tohatchi had 785 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 785 |
|---|---|
| Density | 121 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tohatchi at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | McKinley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 785 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.47 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,447 ft (1,965 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8434° N, 108.7516° W |
| ZIP code | 87320 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3578440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tohatchi
- Nakaibito5.1 mi SW
- Brimhall Nizhoni7.7 mi SE
- Twin Lakes11.1 mi S
- Yah-ta-hey15.0 mi S
- Naschitti15.7 mi N
- Rock Springs16.2 mi S
- Navajo16.2 mi W
- Crystal18.5 mi NW
- Black Hat18.9 mi SW
- Gamerco18.9 mi S
- Fort Defiance, AZ18.9 mi W
- Tse Bonito19.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tohatchi
What county is Tohatchi in?
Tohatchi is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Tohatchi, NM?
785 people lived in Tohatchi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tohatchi, NM?
The ZIP code of Tohatchi is 87320.
What is the elevation of Tohatchi?
6,447 feet (1,965 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tohatchi?
Nakaibito (5.1 mi), Brimhall Nizhoni (7.7 mi), Twin Lakes (11.1 mi), Yah-ta-hey (15.0 mi), Naschitti (15.7 mi).
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