Red Mesa, Arizona facts for kids
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Red Mesa, Arizona
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The eponymous red mesa in Red Mesa,
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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 Red Mesa, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.85 sq mi (33.27 km2) |
| • Land | 12.84 sq mi (33.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,394 ft (1,644 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 354 |
| • Density | 27.56/sq mi (10.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86514
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-59550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409150 |
Red Mesa (Navajo: Tsé Łichííʼ Dah Azkání) is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town. In 2020, about 354 people lived there.
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Where is Red Mesa?
Red Mesa is located in Apache County, Arizona. The United States Census Bureau says the area of Red Mesa is about 33.3 square kilometers (12.85 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Red Mesa?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 237 | — | |
| 2010 | 480 | 102.5% | |
| 2020 | 354 | −26.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 237 people living in Red Mesa. Most of the people were Native American (82%). There were also people who identified as White, Pacific Islander, or from other backgrounds. About 2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 78 households in Red Mesa. Many households (45%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people.
The people living in Red Mesa were of different ages. About 38% were under 18 years old. The average age was 28 years.
Schools in Red Mesa
The schools in Red Mesa are part of the Red Mesa Unified School District. The main office for the school district is in Red Mesa.
There are three schools in the community:
- Red Mesa Elementary School (RMES)
- Red Mesa Junior High School (RMJHS)
- Red Mesa High School
The Red Mesa Unified School District was created in July 1983. Before that, the area was part of the Chinle School District.
Ancient Pottery
The name "Red Mesa" is also used for a type of ancient pottery. This pottery was made by the Ancestral Pueblo people. It was created between about AD/CE.
This pottery is part of a group called Cibola White Ware. The designs on Red Mesa pottery often go around the pot in bands. They can be very detailed, but some simple designs were also made. The pots were usually covered with a special white coating and polished.
Local Leaders
A person who represents Red Mesa in the Navajo Nation Council is Kenneth Maryboy. A delegate is like a representative who speaks for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Red Mesa (Arizona) para niños
