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Fort Defiance, AZ

Total Population

5,909

Median Household Income

$41,738

Median Home Value

$35,600

Median Rent

$695

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$41,738

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$35,600

100.1% above state median

Rent

$695

100% above state median

Median Age

34.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fort Defiance, AZ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.0 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 10.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 30.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$41,738

-44.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,134,573

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.66 people

Total Households

1,613

Family Households

26.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

49.8%

#2 Industry

Retail

16.2%

#3 Industry

Construction

9.4%

Total Employed Residents:823

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

2.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

4.9%

80 workers

Public Transit

0.3%

5 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,630

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

89.7%

1,760 employed

Labor Force

1,963

203 unemployed

Median Age

34.0 years

Per Capita Income

$18,762

Poverty Rate

30.8%

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