Mexican Hat, UT, is a small town of 998 residents located in San Juan County and is home to the Mexican Hat Rock formation. With a population density of 2 people per square mile, Mexican Hat offers a quiet lifestyle that can be enjoyed year-round with numerous outdoor activities such as fishing, rock scrambling, whitewater rafting and hiking. The local businesses in town include the Canyonlands Inn, an affordable hotel offering great views of the rock formation; The Trading Post Plaza, which carries locally made souvenirs and provides food services; and Navajo River Adventures for guided rafting trips down the San Juan River. Other areas of interest include Monument Valley Tribal Park where visitors can learn about Native American culture and experience breathtaking views. For those who are looking for some friendly competition, there is also a sports complex nearby which hosts various youth sporting events such as baseball and basketball tournaments throughout the year.
The population in Mexican Hat (zip 84531) is 998. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mexican Hat (zip 84531) is 35.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mexican Hat (zip 84531) is 5.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mexican Hat (zip 84531)
- 33.3% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 21.6% are married with children
- 23.6% have children, but are single
Race in Mexican Hat (zip 84531)
- 0.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 97.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander