Fort Defiance, AZ is a small city with a current population of 3,723. It is located in the US state of Arizona and has a population density of 685 people per square mile. Compared to the US overall population density of 93 people per square mile, it is relatively more populated. This city has plenty to offer its residents - there are many local businesses such as The Navajo Nation Shopping Center, A & R Western Wear, and The Red Valley Trading Post for shopping options. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Window Rock Park or camping in Canyon de Chelly National Monument provide plenty of chances for adventure. Additionally, Fort Defiance benefits from many organizations such as the Navajo Nation Community Action Program and the Indian Health Service providing healthcare services for all residents. Local sporting events are also popular here - most notably the Navajo Nation Special Olympics held every year.
The population in Fort Defiance is 3,723. There are 612 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Defiance is 33, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Defiance is 4.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Defiance
- 23.7% are married
- 9.8% are divorced
- 31.7% are married with children
- 30.3% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Defiance
- 2.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 96.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander