Fort Apache Reservation

Fort Apache Reservation is a federal reservation in Navajo County, Gila County, and Apache County, Arizona, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 15,117 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 2,625 sq mi (6,799 km²) of land.

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Fort Apache Reservation in Arizona
Fort Apache Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
15,117 ± 966
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
Navajo County39% of its landGila County31% of its landApache County30% of its land
Land area
2,625 sq mi (6,799 km²)
Median household income
$41,616 ± $6,407
Median home value
$78,800 ± $31,373
Water area
5.98 sq mi (15.5 km²)
State
Arizona
Census code
1140
Coordinates (central point)
33.941472, -110.136138

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Whiteriver (CDP)4,545 people
  2. Cibecue (CDP)2,228 people
  3. North Fork (CDP)1,463 people
  4. Canyon Day (CDP)1,182 people
  5. East Fork (CDP)945 people
  6. McNary (CDP)919 people
  7. Rainbow City (CDP)807 people
  8. Hondah (CDP)697 people
  9. Seven Mile (CDP)636 people
  10. Cedar Creek (CDP)398 people
  11. Turkey Creek (CDP)351 people
  12. Carrizo (CDP)249 people
All 13
  1. Fort Apache (CDP)130 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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