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| mckinley county, new mexico | |
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GEOGRAPHY Navajo is located at (35.905617, -109.028733). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 5.9 Km&2 (2.3 Mi&2 ). 5.9 km&2 (2.3 mi&2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. However, there are many beautiful lakes that surround Navajo, New Mexico. To the east of Navajo is Assayi Lake, and just north of Navajo is Red Lake, Wheatfiels Lake, and Tsaile Lake. There is an old existing strata Volcano, which in the winter gives radial sources of water to the environment. The area is rich with culture and traditions. The landscape can easily be described as unique. Many of the water resources around Navajo leave the evidence of rushing streams and washes. The evergreen trees offer shading to many of the animals in the summer and provide shelter in the winter. Navajo, New Mexico was employed many Navajos and other races at the mill, N.F.P.I. (Navajo Forest Products Industry). The mill has since gone out of business and left Navajo to struggle in the economic development. Many of the people left the Navajo area to relocate to places that had jobs readily available. The mill stands alone today in its abandonment. The large tin buildings are decorated with the contempary art of local adolescents. Still, Navajo exist because of the schools, the hometown market, the gas station, and the homes. It has become a town that commutes to outside jobs, and a refuge to those seeking a place to belong to. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 2,097 people, 475 households, and 406 families residing in the CDP. The Population Density was 358.3/km&2 (928.1/mi&2). There were 560 housing units at an average density of 95.7/km&2 (247.8/mi&2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.86% White , 0.00% African American , 96.42% Native American , 0.00% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.24% from Other Races , and 0.48% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 475 households out of which 68.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were Married Couples living together, 37.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 0.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.41 and the average family size was 4.81. In the CDP the population was spread out with 51.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 10.5% from 45 to 64, and 2.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 17 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $14,688, and the median income for a family was $12,569. Males had a median income of $21,518 versus $24,083 for females. The Per Capita Income for the CDP was $4,551. 67.4% of the population and 64.0% of families were below the Poverty Line . 76.0% of those under the age of 18 and 63.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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