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Steamboat, Arizona
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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 Steamboat, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,470 ft (1,970 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 96.75/sq mi (37.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86505
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-69585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409999 |
Steamboat (in Navajo: Navajo: Hóyééʼ) is a small community located in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics, but it is not an officially incorporated town or city. The community includes areas like Steamboat Canyon and Steamboat Trading Post. In 2020, about 235 people lived there.
Geography
Steamboat is found in the northeastern part of Arizona. It sits on a large area called the Colorado Plateau. This plateau is known for its natural resources. These resources include things like coal, uranium, petroleum, and natural gas. Steamboat is located right along Arizona State Route 264.
The United States Census Bureau says that the total area of Steamboat is about 6.2 square kilometers (or 2.4 square miles). All of this area is land.
People and Population
The number of people living in Steamboat has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 233 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 284 people.
- In 2020, the population was 235 people.
Most of the people living in Steamboat are Native American. In 2000, about 97% of the population identified as Native American. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
In 2000, there were 56 households in Steamboat. Many of these households, about 55%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4.2 people.
The population in 2000 was quite young. About 40% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 23 years.
Education
Students in Steamboat attend schools that are part of the Ganado Unified School District.
The schools serving the area include:
- Ganado Primary School
- Ganado Intermediate School
- Ganado Middle School
- Ganado High School
Notable People
- Joe Hosteen Kellwood: He was a famous Navajo Code Talker during World War II. He was born in Steamboat Canyon.
See also
In Spanish: Steamboat (Arizona) para niños
