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Rock Point, Arizona
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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 Rock Point, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.18 sq mi (36.72 km2) |
| • Land | 14.16 sq mi (36.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,004 ft (1,525 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 552 |
| • Density | 38.99/sq mi (15.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86545
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-60880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409193 |
Rock Point is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, in the United States. Its name in the Navajo language is Navajo: Tsé Nitsaa Deezʼáhí. This name describes a place where the Chinle Creek flows between tall sandstone cliffs. Rock Point is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area the government uses for counting people. In 2010, about 642 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 552.
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Geography of Rock Point
Rock Point is located in Arizona. The United States Census Bureau says that the total area of Rock Point is about 36.7 square kilometers (about 14.2 square miles). All of this area is land. There is no water within the official boundaries of the community.
People and Life in Rock Point
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| 2020 | 552 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 724 people living in Rock Point. These people lived in 168 households, and 150 of these were families. Most of the people living in Rock Point are Native American. About 97.8% of the population identified as Native American in 2000.
Many households in Rock Point had children under 18 living with them. About 64.3% of households included children. The average household had about 4.3 people. The average family had about 4.6 people.
The community has a young population. In 2000, almost half of the people (49%) were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Rock Point was 19 years.
Schools in Rock Point
Rock Point has several schools for its young residents. It is part of the Red Mesa Unified School District. This school district was created in July 1983. It was formed when it separated from the Chinle School District.
There is also the Rock Point Community School. This school is run by the Bureau of Indian Education. Another school in the area is the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission School. This mission school helps elementary students in the community.
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