86520 Blue Gap, AZ is a small town located in Apache County with a population of 1,882 as of 2020. The population density is 8 people per square mile. It is surrounded by the Navajo Nation and has a rich history of Native American culture. Local businesses include the Blue Gap Trading Post, which serves as a diner and store for local residents. There are many year-round outdoor activities, such as camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking nearby at Petrified Forest National Park or Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Other organizations in the area include the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and the Kayenta Health Center. In terms of sporting events, plenty of rodeo competitions are held throughout the year at various locations in Arizona.
The population in Blue Gap (zip 86520) is 1,882. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Blue Gap (zip 86520) is 29.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Blue Gap (zip 86520) is 4.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Blue Gap (zip 86520)
- 30.4% are married
- 8.2% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 41.5% have children, but are single
Race in Blue Gap (zip 86520)
- 0.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 98.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander