Winslow West, Arizona facts for kids
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Winslow West, Arizona
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Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
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 Winslow West, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Counties | Coconino, Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.20 sq mi (44.55 km2) |
| • Land | 17.20 sq mi (44.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,967 ft (1,514 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 26.57/sq mi (10.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| FIPS code | 04-83960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409612 |
Winslow West is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. It is located in Coconino and Navajo counties in Arizona, United States. In 2020, about 457 people lived there.
Winslow West is unique because it is land that belongs to the Hopi Tribe of Arizona. This land is "off-reservation trust land," meaning it's managed by the Hopi Tribe even though it's not part of their main reservation. The community is found just west of the city of Winslow. It is also more than 50 kilometers (about 31 miles) south of the main Hopi Reservation.
Geography of Winslow West
Winslow West covers a total area of about 46.3 square kilometers (17.9 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.004 square miles), is water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
People of Winslow West
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 131 | — | |
| 2010 | 438 | 234.4% | |
| 2020 | 457 | 4.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 131 people living in Winslow West. Most of the people living here, about 98.5%, were Native American. A small group, about 1.5%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Winslow West had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4 people. The community has a young population. In 2000, more than half of the people, about 56.5%, were under 18 years old. The average age of everyone living there was 16 years.
The community faces some economic challenges. In 2000, some families and individuals had incomes below the poverty line. This means their earnings were lower than what is considered necessary for basic living.
Education in Winslow West
Students in Winslow West attend schools that are part of the Winslow Unified School District. This district also operates Winslow High School.
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