Second Mesa, Arizona
Encyclopedia
Second Mesa is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Navajo County
, Arizona
on the Hopi Reservation
. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 814, spread among three Hopi Indian
villages atop the 5,700-foot (1,740 m) mesa
: Musungnuvi (or Mishongnovi), Supawlavi (or Sipaulovi), and Songoopavi (or Shungopavi). Second Mesa is also the site of the Hopi Cultural Center.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 26.5 square miles (68.6 km²).
of 2000, there were 814 people, 209 households, and 169 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 30.8 people per square mile (11.9/km²). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 9.6/sq mi (3.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.93% Native American
, 1.23% White
, 0.12% Asian
, 0.12% from other races
, and 1.60% from two or more races. 0.37% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 209 households out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples
living together, 33.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.89 and the average family size was 4.39.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 40.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,981, and the median income for a family was $23,947. Males had a median income of $22,679 versus $21,898 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $6,089. About 32.7% of families and 36.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.6% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over.
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Hopi High School serves Second Mesa.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Navajo County
Navajo County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*49.3% White*0.9% Black*43.4% Native American*0.5% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.5% Two or more races*3.3% Other races*10.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
on the Hopi Reservation
Hopi Reservation
The Hopi Reservation, or simply Hopi, is a Native American reservation for the Hopi and Arizona Tewa people, surrounded entirely by the Navajo Nation, in Navajo and Coconino counties of Arizona, USA. The site in north-eastern Arizona has a land area of 2,531.773 sq mi and as of the 2000 census had...
. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 814, spread among three Hopi Indian
Hopi
The Hopi are a federally recognized tribe of indigenous Native American people, who primarily live on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. The Hopi area according to the 2000 census has a population of 6,946 people. Their Hopi language is one of the 30 of the Uto-Aztecan language...
villages atop the 5,700-foot (1,740 m) mesa
Mesa
A mesa or table mountain is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. It takes its name from its characteristic table-top shape....
: Musungnuvi (or Mishongnovi), Supawlavi (or Sipaulovi), and Songoopavi (or Shungopavi). Second Mesa is also the site of the Hopi Cultural Center.
Geography
Second Mesa is located at 35°49′3"N 110°30′15"W (35.817613, -110.504281).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 26.5 square miles (68.6 km²).
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 814 people, 209 households, and 169 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 30.8 people per square mile (11.9/km²). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 9.6/sq mi (3.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.93% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.23% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.12% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.12% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.60% from two or more races. 0.37% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 209 households out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 33.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.89 and the average family size was 4.39.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 40.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,981, and the median income for a family was $23,947. Males had a median income of $22,679 versus $21,898 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $6,089. About 32.7% of families and 36.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.6% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Second Mesa is a part of the Cedar Unified School DistrictCedar Unified School District
Cedar Unified School District is a school district based in Navajo County, Arizona, United States.The school district serves several unincorporated areas of Navajo County, including First Mesa, Hotevilla-Bacavi, Jeddito, Keams Canyon, Kykotsmovi Village, Second Mesa, and Shongopovi.-High schools:*...
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Hopi High School serves Second Mesa.