First Mesa, Arizona facts for kids
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First Mesa, Arizona
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Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
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 First Mesa, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.74 sq mi (40.78 km2) |
| • Land | 15.74 sq mi (40.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,660 ft (1,730 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,352 |
| • Density | 85.91/sq mi (33.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86042
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-23512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408213 |
First Mesa (in the Hopi language: Wàlpi) is a special area in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hopi Reservation. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a community that the government counts for population data.
First Mesa is home to three Hopi villages located on top of a large, flat-topped hill called a mesa. These villages are Hano (also known as Tegua), Sitsomovi (or Sichomovi), and Waalpi (or Walpi). The mesa is about 5,700 feet (1,740 meters) high. In 2010, about 1,555 people lived in First Mesa.
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History of First Mesa
Near the village of Walpi, there is an old, abandoned village called Sikyátki. According to stories passed down through generations, the people of Walpi were responsible for its destruction a long time ago.
Geography of First Mesa
First Mesa covers a total area of about 9.4 square miles (24.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
People and Languages in First Mesa
The number of people living in First Mesa has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,124 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,555 | 38.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,352 | −13.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,124 people living in First Mesa. Most of the people were Native American. A smaller number were White, and some were from two or more different backgrounds.
Languages Spoken at Home
In 2000, most people in First Mesa spoke English at home (about 60%). Many also spoke Hopi (about 31%), and some spoke Tewa (about 9%).
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 294 households in First Mesa. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (about 43%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in First Mesa come from all age groups. In 2000, about 38% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in First Mesa was 28 years.
Income and Living Standards
In 2000, the average income for a household in First Mesa was about $19,605 per year. For families, the average income was about $21,346 per year. About 45% of the people in First Mesa lived below the poverty line, which means they had very low incomes. This included many children and some older adults.
Education in First Mesa
Students in First Mesa attend schools within the Cedar Unified School District. For high school, students go to Hopi High School.
See also
In Spanish: First Mesa para niños
