Fort Defiance, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Fort Defiance, Arizona Info Snack

Population
4,590
Unemployment
10.9%
Poverty
41.3%
Median Home
$34,800
Median Income
$35,375
Median Rent
$504

Fort Defiance SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
2
Affordability
9
Diversity
4
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
9

Rankings for Fort Defiance in Arizona

Map Of Fort Defiance, AZ

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Population over time in Fort Defiance

Year Population % Change
2019 4,590 9.1%
2018 4,209 2.2%
2017 4,118 2.4%
2016 4,022 0.4%
2015 4,005 -1.0%
2014 4,044 0.3%
2013 4,032 -3.5%
2012 4,180 -7.1%
2011 4,500 3.5%
2010 4,349 -

Race / Ethnicity in Fort Defiance

White
2.2% (99)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
94.2% (4,325)
Asian
0.6% (26)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.0% (93)
Hispanic
1.0% (47)
Race Fort Defiance AZ USA
White 2.2% 54.7% 60.7%
African American 0.0% 4.2% 12.3%
American Indian 94.2% 3.9% 0.7%
Asian 0.6% 3.2% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.3% 2.4%
Hispanic 1.0% 31.3% 18.0%

Gender in Fort Defiance

Female
50.1% (2,298)
Male
49.9% (2,292)
Gender Fort Defiance AZ USA
Female 50.1% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.9% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Defiance for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (229)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (275)
High School / GED
43.0% (1,973)
Some College
26.0% (1,193)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (275)
Bachelor's Degree
8.0% (367)
Master's Degree
5.0% (229)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (45)
Education Fort Defiance AZ USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 6.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 43.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 26.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 9.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 8.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Fort Defiance, Arizona

Less than $10,000
23.0% (105,582)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (11,686)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.8% (68,104)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (43,522)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (65,686)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.6% (62,462)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.5% (39,089)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.0% (45,940)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.3% (6,044)
$200,000 or more
2.4% (10,880)
Income Fort Defiance AZ USA
Less than $10,000 23.0% 6.4% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 4.0% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.8% 9.2% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 9.5% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 13.5% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% 18.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.5% 12.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.0% 14.3% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.3% 5.8% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 5.9% 7.7%

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