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Burnside, Arizona
Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
Burnside, Arizona is located in the United States
Burnside, Arizona
Burnside, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Apache
Area
 • Total 9.28 sq mi (24.02 km2)
 • Land 9.28 sq mi (24.02 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,395 ft (1,949 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 494
 • Density 53.26/sq mi (20.56/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
86505
Area code(s) 928
FIPS code 04-08535
GNIS feature ID 2407927

Burnside (also known as Navajo: Naʼashǫ́ʼiitoʼí in the Navajo language) is a small community located on the Navajo Nation in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 494 people lived here.

Where is Burnside Located?

Burnside is a small community that covers about 9.3 square miles (24 square kilometers) of land. It is located in Apache County, Arizona.

Who Lives in Burnside?

Burnside is a home to many people, with its population changing over the years.

  • In 2000, there were 632 people.
  • By 2010, the population was 537.
  • In 2020, about 494 people lived there.

Languages Spoken in Burnside

In 2000, most people in Burnside spoke English at home (57%). A large number also spoke the Navajo language (43%).

Families and Age in Burnside

In 2000, there were 173 households in Burnside. Many of these households (49%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.

The community has a young population. In 2000, about 45% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was around 21 years old.

Economic Life

In 2000, the average income for a household in Burnside was about $24,063 per year. For families, the average income was around $25,441. Some families and individuals in Burnside faced economic challenges.

Education in Burnside

Students in Burnside attend schools that are part of the Ganado Unified School District.

  • Ganado Primary School
  • Ganado Intermediate School
  • Ganado Middle School
  • Ganado High School

See also

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