Fort Defiance, AZ is a small community with a population of 7,001. Located in Apache County, Fort Defiance has a population density of 22 people per square mile. The US population density, by comparison, is 93 people per square mile.
Fort Defiance offers a variety of local businesses, including grocery stores such as Bashas’ and Tse Bonita Grocery Store; restaurants like Rockin' R Restaurant and Pizzeria; shopping centers such as Crownpoint Shopping Center and Farmers Market; and convenience stores like Shonto Trading Post.
Fort Defiance also provides plenty of outdoor activities year-round for both locals and visitors alike to enjoy. Visitors can explore the Navajo National Monument, which features ancient ruins from the 13th century or take a scenic drive through Canyon De Chelly National Monument. For those who enjoy fishing, nearby Lakeside is home to Rainbow Lake where visitors can catch trout, bass, catfish, and more. There are also several hiking trails located within the area for guests to explore such as Cottonwood Canyon Trail or Red Bottom Trail.
In addition to local businesses and recreational activities available in Fort Defiance, there are also many other organizations in the area. The Navajo Nation Cultural Heritage Center showcases Navajo culture through exhibits and artifacts while the Window Rock Sports Complex offers basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer pitches and other sporting activities for residents to enjoy. Other organizations in the area include St Michaels Indian School which serves Native American youth throughout the region and Diné College which provides higher education opportunities for members of the Navajo Nation. Lastly there are several local sporting events hosted throughout the year such as rodeos at Little Colorado River Indian Reservation or horse racing at Navajo Downs Racetrack & Casino located in nearby Arizona State Route 264
The population in Fort Defiance (zip 86504) is 7,001. There are 22 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Defiance (zip 86504) is 34.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Defiance (zip 86504) is 4.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Defiance (zip 86504)
- 27.5% are married
- 8.7% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 27.0% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Defiance (zip 86504)
- 2.7% are White
- 2.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 91.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander