Rough Rock, Arizona facts for kids
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Rough Rock, Arizona
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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 Rough Rock, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.75 sq mi (33.03 km2) |
| • Land | 12.75 sq mi (33.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,217 ft (1,895 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 428 |
| • Density | 33.57/sq mi (12.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86503
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-61370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409215 |
Rough Rock (which is called Tséchʼízhí in the Navajo language) is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2010, about 414 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 428 people.
Where is Rough Rock?
Rough Rock is located in the northeastern part of Arizona. It is part of Apache County.
The community covers an area of about 12.75 square miles (33.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Rough Rock?
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| 2020 | 428 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,300 people living in Rough Rock. These people lived in 113 households, which are like family homes. Most of these were families.
Many homes (about 50%) had children under 18 living there. About 54% of households were married couples.
The people living in Rough Rock are mostly Native American (about 96%). There are also some White and Asian residents.
The community has a mix of ages. About 43% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 23 years old. This means it's a fairly young community.
Schools in Rough Rock
Students in Rough Rock attend schools managed by the Chinle Unified School District #24. This district also runs Chinle High School.
There is also a special school called the Rough Rock Community School. This school is connected to the Bureau of Indian Education. It serves the local community.
See also
You can also find information about Rough Rock in Spanish: Rough Rock (Arizona) para niños
