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{{Short description|CDP in Navajo County, Arizona}}{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}

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|postal_code_type = ZIP code|postal_code = 86047Area code 928>928Federal Information Processing Standard>FIPS code|blank_info = 04-19280Geographic Names Information System>GNIS feature ID24399}}|footnotes = |website = |pop_est_as_of = |pop_est_footnotes = |population_est = |unit_pref = ImperialPUBLISHER=UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU, October 29, 2021, }}Dilkon (}}) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,184 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is said to be derived from the Navajo phrase "Smooth black rock" or "Bare surface.”WEB

Government

Dilkon Chapter is one of 110 certified chapters of the Navajo Nation local. As of December 21, 2010, the chapter has achieved Local Governance Certification.Council delegates: Jerry Freddie (four terms), Elmer Begay (2 terms)Chapter president: Lorenzo lee Sr.Chapter vice president:Chapter secretary:Chapter treasure:Past Council delegates:Manual Shirley 1978–1990Alfred Joe 1990–1994Elmer Clark 1990–1994

Geography

Dilkon is located at {{coord|35|21|38|N|110|18|56|W|type:city}} (35.3606096, -110.3155400).{{gnis|2408670}} It is located on the Colorado Plateau and within the area of the Hopi Buttes volcanic field.According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of {{convert|16.8|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

Demographics{| class"wikitable sortable collapsible" style"font-size: 90%;"

! Languages (2000) WEB,weblink Data Center Results, !! PercentNavajo language>Navajo at home 71.3%English language>English at home 28.7%{{US Census population|align=left|2000= 1265|2010= 1184|2020= 1194PUBLISHER=CENSUS.GOV, June 4, 2016, }}As of the censusWEB,weblink United States Census Bureau, January 31, 2008, U.S. Census website, of 2000, there were 1,265 people, 298 households, and 264 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|75.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 379 housing units at an average density of {{convert|22.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.0% Native American, 1.6% White,