Rock Point, Arizona

CDP in Apache County, Arizona

Census-designated place in Arizona, United States

Rock Point, Arizona

Census-designated place

Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona

Rock Point, Arizona

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 36°43′10″N 109°37′30″W﻿ / ﻿36.71944°N 109.62500°W﻿ / 36.71944; -109.62500
Country| United States
State| Arizona
County| Apache
Area

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• Total| 14.18 sq mi (36.72 km2)
• Land| 14.16 sq mi (36.67 km2)
• Water| 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation

[2]

| 5,004 ft (1,525 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total| 552
• Density| 38.99/sq mi (15.05/km2)
Time zone| UTC-7 (MST)
ZIP code|

86545

Area code| 928
FIPS code| 04-60880
GNIS feature ID| 2409193[2]

Rock Point (Navajo: Tsé Nitsaa Deezʼáhí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 642 at the 2010 census.[3] Its name is descriptive of the point where Chinle Creek enters high sandstone walls.[4]

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.2 square miles (36.7 km2), all land.[3]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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2020| 552| | —
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 724 people, 168 households, and 150 families living in the CDP. The population density was 52.5 inhabitants per square mile (20.3/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 16.6 per square mile (6.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.8% Native American, 1.7% White, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. 0.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 168 households, out of which 64.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.7% were non-families. 8.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.31 and the average family size was 4.63.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 49.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 13.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 19 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,208, and the median income for a family was $34,500. Males had a median income of $24,671 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,320. About 33.2% of families and 37.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

## Education

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Rock Point is a part of the Red Mesa Unified School District.[7] Originally the territory was within the Chinle School District. In July 1983 the Red Mesa Unified School District formed, splitting from the Chinle School District.[8]

In addition the Rock Point Community School [1], which is operated by the Bureau of Indian Education, is in Rock Point.[9]

Furthermore, Rock Point is home to the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission School which serves local Elementary students.

## See also

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* Arizona portal

* List of census-designated places in Arizona

## References

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1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rock Point, Arizona
3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Rock Point CDP, Arizona". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
4. ^ Byrd H. Granger (1960). Arizona Place Names. University of Arizona Press. p. 20. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. ^ "School District Reference Map (2010 Census): Apache County, AZ" (PDF). 2010 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 8, 2020. – Red Mesa USD is depicted on page 1.
8. ^ "History of Red Mesa Schools." Red Mesa Unified School District. Retrieved on September 20, 2010.
9. ^ "National Directory Archived 2013-10-17 at the Wayback Machine." Bureau of Indian Education. 8 (17/42). Updated March 2009. Retrieved on September 20, 2010.

## External links

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Municipalities and communities of Apache County, Arizona, United States

County seat: St. Johns

City|

* St. Johns

Towns|

* Eagar
* Nahata Dziil (Navajo Chapter)
* Springerville

CDPs|

* Alpine
* Burnside
* Chinle
* Concho
* Cornfields
* Cottonwood
* Del Muerto
* Dennehotso
* Fort Defiance
* Ganado
* Greer
* Houck
* Klagetoh
* Lukachukai
* Lupton
* Many Farms
* McNary‡
* Nazlini
* Nutrioso
* Oak Springs
* Red Mesa
* Red Rock
* Rock Point
* Rough Rock
* Round Rock
* St. Michaels
* Sanders
* Sawmill
* Sehili
* Steamboat
* Teec Nos Pos
* Toyei
* Tsaile
* Vernon
* Wide Ruins
* Window Rock

Populated
places|

* Adamana
* Allentown
* Blue Gap
* Chambers
* Cove
* El Tule
* Hunt
* Hunters Point
* Kinlichee
* Maverick
* Mexican Water
* Navajo
* Navajo Springs
* Pine Springs
* Richville
* Salado
* Salina
* Tahchee
* Tanner Springs
* Tes Nez Iah
* Totacon
* Tsintaa Yiti Ii
* Twin Falls
* Wheatfields

Indian reservations|

* Fort Apache‡
* Navajo‡
* Zuni‡

Ghost towns|

* Bannon

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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Navajo Communities

Tónaneezdizí
(Western Agency)|

* Tuba City
* Bitter Springs
* Cameron
* Chilchinbito
* Dennehotso
* Halchita
* Kaibito
* Kayenta
* Lechee
* Leupp
* Navajo Mountain
* Oljato
* Monument Valley
* Shonto
* Tonalea

Chʼínílį́
(Chinle Agency)|

* Chinle
* Lukachukai
* Many Farms
* Nazlini
* Piñon
* Rough Rock
* Round Rock
* Tsaile

Tséhootsooí
(Fort Defiance Agency)|

* Fort Defiance
* Brimhall Nizhoni
* Burnside
* Cornfields
* Crystal
* Dilkon
* Ganado
* Greasewood
* Houck
* Indian Wells
* Jeddito
* Nakaibito
* Naschitti
* Navajo
* Sawmill
* St. Michaels
* Steamboat
* Tohatchi
* Twin Lakes
* Window Rock

Naatʼáaniinééz
(Shiprock Agency)|

* Shiprock
* Aneth
* Beclabito
* Montezuma Creek
* Nenahnezad
* Newcomb/Nava
* Ojo Amarillo
* Red Mesa
* Rock Point
* Sanostee
* Sheep Springs
* Teec Nos Pos
* Tselakai Dezza
* Upper Fruitland

Tʼiistsʼózí
(Eastern Agency)|

* Crownpoint
* Alamo
* Becenti
* Church Rock
* Iyanbito
* Manuelito
* Ojo Encino
* Pinedale
* Pueblo Pintado
* Ramah
* Rock Springs
* Thoreau
* Tohatchi
* Tse Bonito
* Yah-ta-hey

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