East Fork, Arizona facts for kids
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East Fork, Arizona
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Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
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 East Fork, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,351 ft (1,631 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 672 |
| • Density | 326.06/sq mi (125.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
85941
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-21310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408706 |
East Fork (which is called Hawúʼishįįhé in the Apache language) is a small community in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area set up by the government for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town. East Fork is located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 672 people lived there.
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Geography of East Fork
East Fork is located in the state of Arizona. The United States Census Bureau says that the total area of this community is about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of East Fork
East Fork is home to a unique community. Here's how the population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 880 | — | |
| 2010 | 699 | −20.6% | |
| 2020 | 672 | −3.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 880 people living in East Fork. Most of the people living here, about 99.6%, were Native Americans. The community had 209 households, and many of these were families.
The population in East Fork is quite young. In 2000, about 40.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people living in East Fork was 24 years.
Education in East Fork
Students in East Fork go to schools managed by the Whiteriver Unified School District. This district helps provide education for the children and teens in the area.
Transportation in East Fork
Getting around East Fork and the surrounding areas is made easier by the Fort Apache Connection Transit. This is a local bus service run by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, helping people travel within the community.
