Lukachukai, Arizona facts for kids
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Lukachukai, Arizona
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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 Lukachukai, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.02 sq mi (57.03 km2) |
| • Land | 21.98 sq mi (56.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,569 ft (2,002 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,424 |
| • Density | 64.77/sq mi (25.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86507
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-42660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408152 |
Lukachukai (Navajo: Lókʼaaʼchʼégai) is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, even though it's not an official city or town. Lukachukai is located within the Navajo Nation. In 2020, about 1,424 people lived there.
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What Does Lukachukai Mean?
The name Lukachukai comes from the Navajo language. It means "a field of white reeds." This name likely describes the plants that grow in the area.
Lukachukai's Location and Climate
Lukachukai is in Apache County, Arizona. It covers an area of about 57 square kilometers (about 22 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Weather in Lukachukai
Lukachukai has a semi-arid climate. This means the weather is generally dry, with not a lot of rain.
Who Lives in Lukachukai?
The number of people living in Lukachukai changes over time.
- In 2000, there were 1,565 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 1,701 people.
- By 2020, the population was 1,424 people.
Most of the people living in Lukachukai are Native American. In 2000, about 98% of the population identified as Native American. A small number of people were White or Asian.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, there were 423 households in Lukachukai. Many of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
The population in 2000 was quite young. About 41% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 24 years. This means half the people were younger than 24, and half were older.
Schools in Lukachukai
Lukachukai is part of the Chinle Unified School District. This school district serves students within the Navajo Nation. Children in Lukachukai usually attend Tsaile Public School for kindergarten through 8th grade. For high school, students go to Chinle High School.
See also
In Spanish: Lukachukai (Arizona) para niños
