Fort Defiance is a CDP located in Apache County Arizona. Fort Defiance has a 2024 population of 3,512. Fort Defiance is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -16.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,209 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Defiance is $63,357 with a poverty rate of 27.04%. The median age in Fort Defiance is 32.5 years: 30.2 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Defiance was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,214 | 91.1% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 3.09% |
| White | 88 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 1.08% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 971 | 3.63 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 352 | 1.13 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Female | 334 | 5.75 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 212 | 4.1 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Male | 73 | 4.63 | 100 | 0 |
4.98
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 7.09% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 213 | 9.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 6.53% |
| High School Graduate | 647 | 30.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 3.08% |
| Some College | 744 | 34.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,938 | 1,729 | 220 |
| White | 78 | 69 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 58 | 15 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 20 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 15 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,122 | $52,813 | $43,142 |
| Graduate Degree | $123,068 | $0 | $145,000 |
| High School Graduate | $38,145 | $38,523 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,948 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,846 | $37,500 | $38,023 |
| Some College | $31,696 | $36,429 | $30,444 |
$37,846
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$38,023
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.27% of Fort Defiance residents speak only English, while 39.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 37.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,214 | 953 | 29.65% |
27.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.8%
Male Poverty Rate
29.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Defiance is Native, with 29.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Defiance is Native, with 29.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.67% |
| High School | 36.94% |
| Some College | 11.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.74% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,938 | $73,591 |
| Households | $50,320 | $63,357 |
| Married Families | $78,636 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,034 | $42,463 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.8%
Male Marriage Rate
18.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
161
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 111 | 4.61% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 52.78% |
| White | 18 | 23.08% |
| Other Race | 13 | 46.43% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.71%
Born in Fort Defiance
98.92%
Native Born
1.08%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
98.92% of Fort Defiance residents were born in the United States, with 78.71% having been born in Arizona. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,512 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 3,520 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 3,528 | -195 | -5.24% |
| 2021 | 3,723 | -486 | -11.55% |
| 2020 | 4,209 | -381 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 4,590 | 381 | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 4,209 | 91 | 2.21% |
| 2017 | 4,118 | 96 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 4,022 | 17 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 4,005 | -39 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 4,044 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 4,032 | -148 | -3.54% |
| 2012 | 4,180 | -320 | -7.11% |
| 2011 | 4,500 | 876 | 24.17% |
| 2010 | 3,624 | 0 | 0% |