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Sawmill, Arizona
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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 Sawmill, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.16 sq mi (15.95 km2) |
| • Land | 6.15 sq mi (15.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,609 ft (2,319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 564 |
| • Density | 91.69/sq mi (35.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86505
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-64590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409289 |
Sawmill (which is called Navajo: Niʼiijííh Hasání in the Navajo language) is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a town for statistics, even if it doesn't have its own city government.
Sawmill is located within the Navajo Nation, which is a large area of land belonging to the Navajo people. The community got its name because it grew up around a place where trees were cut into lumber, called a sawmill. People have been trading goods here since 1907, when a trading post was set up. In 2020, about 564 people lived in Sawmill.
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Where is Sawmill Located?
Sawmill is in the state of Arizona. It covers an area of about 6.16 square miles (15.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water. The community is located at an elevation of 7,609 feet (2,319 meters) above sea level.
How Many People Live in Sawmill?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 612 | — | |
| 2010 | 748 | 22.2% | |
| 2020 | 564 | −24.6% | |
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The number of people living in Sawmill has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 612 people. By 2010, the population grew to 748 people. However, in 2020, the population was 564 people.
Most of the people living in Sawmill are Native American. A small number of residents are White or from other backgrounds. The community has many families, and a good number of households include children under 18. The average family size is about 4 to 5 people.
The median age of people in Sawmill is around 25 years old. This means that half the population is younger than 25, and half is older. Many young people live in Sawmill, with a large part of the population being under 18 years old.
Education in Sawmill
Most students in Sawmill attend schools that are part of the Window Rock Unified School District. A smaller part of the community is served by the Chinle Unified School District.
Students in Sawmill typically go to Window Rock Elementary School for younger grades. They then move on to Tse Ho Tso Middle School. For high school, students attend Window Rock High School.
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