Economy & Jobs — Fort Defiance, Arizona
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,045 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,230 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,502 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.8% |
| Public Admin | 23.9% |
| Arts Food | 15.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
