Whitecone, Arizona facts for kids
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Whitecone, Arizona
Baaʼoogeedí
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Location of Whitecone in Navajo County, Arizona.
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 Whitecone, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Whitecone, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.11 sq mi (116.84 km2) |
| • Land | 45.10 sq mi (116.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,086 ft (1,855 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 768 |
| • Density | 17.03/sq mi (6.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| FIPS code | 04-82390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582901 |
Whitecone (which is called Baaʼoogeedí in the Navajo language) is a special area in Navajo County, located in the state of Arizona in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a community that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics, even though it's not a formally incorporated town. In 2020, about 768 people lived in Whitecone.
Who Lives in Whitecone?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 817 | — | |
| 2020 | 768 | −6.0% | |
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The U.S. Census helps us understand the people who live in Whitecone. In 2010, there were 817 people living here. By 2020, the population was 768.
Most of the people in Whitecone are Native American, making up about 96.8% of the population in 2010. A smaller number of people were White, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 225 households in Whitecone. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 36% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples, while others were led by a single parent. On average, about 3 to 4 people lived in each home.
Learning and Schools
When it comes to education, Whitecone is split between two different school districts. Part of the community is in the Cedar Unified School District. The other part is in the Holbrook Unified School District. Students in this second part usually attend Holbrook High School.
Famous People from Whitecone
Whitecone is the birthplace or home of some talented individuals:
- Harrison Begay: He was a famous Navajo painter.
- Sherwin Bitsui: He is a well-known Navajo writer.
