Pima County, Arizona

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Location in the state of Arizona
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Formed	1864
Seat	Tucson
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	23,799 km² (9,189 mi²) 23,792 km² (9,186 mi²) 7 km² (3 mi²), 0.03%
Population  - (2004)  - Density	957,635 40.2/km²
Website: www.pima.gov

Pima County is located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. The county is named after the Pima American Indian tribe which was indigenous to the area. As of the 2005 U.S. Census estimate, the population was 957,635. The county seat is Tucson, where nearly all of the population is centered. Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Image File history File links Public domain map courtesy of The General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin, modified to show counties. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: The Old Pueblo Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Pima Mayor Bob Walkup (R) Area    - City 505. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per volume. ... A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to as a state (although four officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, under the provisions of the United States Constitution form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area  Ranked 6th  - Total 113,998 sq mi (295,254 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 0. ... The Akimel Oodham or Pima are a group of Native Americans living in an area consisting of what is now central and southern Arizona (USA) and Sonora (Mexico). ... A Sioux in traditional dress including war bonnet, circa 1908. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: The Old Pueblo Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Pima Mayor Bob Walkup (R) Area    - City 505. ...

Pima County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham Nation, as well as all of the San Xavier Indian Reservation and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Saguaro National Park. The Tohono Oodham are a Native American tribe formerly known as the Papago who reside primarily in the Sonoran Desert of the southwest United States and northwest Mexico. ... San Xavier Indian Reservation is located near Tucson, Arizona in the Sonoran Desert. ... An organ pipe cactus in the monument Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located in extreme southern Arizona which shares a border with the Mexican state of Sonora. ... Entrance to the Visitors Center, Saguaro National Park, West. ...

The vast majority of the county population lies in and around the city of Tucson (2005 city population: 529,770), filling much of the eastern part of the county with urban development. Tucson, Arizona's second largest city, is a major commercial and academic center. Other urban areas include the Tucson suburbs of Oro Valley (population 39,400), Marana (population 26,725), Sahuarita (population 13,990), and South Tucson (population 5,630), a large ring of unincorporated urban development, and the growing satellite town Green Valley. The rest of the county is sparsely populated; the largest towns are Sells, the capital of the Tohono O'odham Nation, and Ajo in the far western region of the county. Nickname: The Old Pueblo Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Pima Mayor Bob Walkup (R) Area    - City 505. ... Oro Valley, incorporated in 1974, is a suburban town situated six miles north of Tucson, Arizona, USA in Pima County. ... Marana is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Sahuarita is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ... South Tucson is a city located in Pima County, Arizona. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with satellite city. ... Green Valley is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Sells (Papago Komkceḍ e Wa:osidk) is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Ajo is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ...

History

Pima County, one of the four original counties in Arizona, was created in 1864 when land acquired by the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico in 1853 became the Arizona Territory of the United States. The original county included all of southern Arizona from the western Colorado River to the Gila River in the north to the Mexican international border in the south and east to the New Mexico state line. Soon thereafter, the counties of Cochise, Graham and Santa Cruz were carved from the original Pima County. The Gadsden Purchase (shown with present-day state boundaries and cities) The Gadsden Purchase is a 29,640 mi² (76,770 km2) region of what is today southern Arizona and New Mexico that was purchased by the United States from Mexico in 1853. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Southern Arizona is a region of the United States. ... The Colorado River from the bottom of Marble Canyon, in the Upper Grand Canyon Colorado River in the Grand Canyon from Desert View The Colorado River is a river in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately 1,450 mi (2,330 km) long, draining a part of the... The Gila River, a tributary of the Colorado, is shown highlighted on a map of the United States The Gila River (Oodham [Pima]: Hila Akimel) is a tributary of the Colorado River, 630 mile (1,014 km) long, in the southwestern United States. ... New Mexico was the 41st satate to be admitted to the us. ... Cochise County is located in the southeastern corner of the state of Arizona. ... Graham County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Santa Cruz, Spanish & Portuguese for Holy Cross, is the name of several cities, regions, and other geographical features around the world: Santa Cruz, Argentina Santa Cruz Province, Argentina Santa Cruz, Bolivia Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia Santa Cruz, Espirito Santo, Brazil Santa Cruz, Paraíba, Brazil Santa Cruz, Pernambuco, Brazil Santa...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 23,799 km² (9,189 mi²). 23,792 km² (9,186 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.03%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Adjacent Counties

• Yuma County, Arizona - west
• Maricopa County, Arizona - north
• Pinal County, Arizona - north
• Graham County, Arizona - northeast
• Cochise County, Arizona - east
• Santa Cruz County, Arizona - southeast

Yuma County is located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Maricopa County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Location in the state of Arizona Formed 1875 Seat Florence Area  - Total  - Water 13,919 km² (5,374 mi²) 12 km² (4 mi²) 0. ... Graham County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Location in the state of Arizona Formed 1881 Seat Bisbee Area  - Total  - Water 16,107 km² (6,219 mi²) 128 km² (49 mi²) 0. ... Santa Cruz County is located in the south of the U.S. state of Arizona. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 843,746 people, 332,350 households, and 212,039 families residing in the county. The population density was 35/km² (92/mi²). There were 366,737 housing units at an average density of 15/km² (40/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.07% White, 3.03% Black or African American, 3.22% Native American, 2.04% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 13.30% from other races, and 3.21% from two or more races. 29.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

There were 332,350 households out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.70% were married couples living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.20% were non-families. 28.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.06. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,758, and the median income for a family was $44,446. Males had a median income of $32,156 versus $24,959 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,785. About 10.50% of families and 14.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

• Ajo
• Avra Valley
• Casas Adobes
• Catalina
• Catalina Foothills
• Corona de Tucson
• Drexel Heights
• Drexel-Alvernon
• East Sahuarita
• Flowing Wells
• Green Valley
• Littletown
• Lukeville
• Marana
• Oro Valley
• Picture Rocks
• Pisinemo
• Sahuarita
• Santa Rosa
• Sells
• South Tucson
• Summit
• Tanque Verde
• Three Points
• Tortolita
• Tucson
• Tucson Estates
• Vail
• Valencia West

Ajo is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Avra Valley is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Casas Adobes is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Catalina is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Catalina Foothills is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Corona de Tucson is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Drexel Heights is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Drexel-Alvernon is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... East Sahuarita is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Flowing Wells is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Green Valley is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Littletown is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Lukeville is a small border town in southern Arizona, USA. The city consists of the international border crossing into Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico, together with a gas station, a duty free shop, a few outlets that sell Mexican autmobile insurance, and a terminal for busses that are bound for Phoenix and... Marana is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Oro Valley, incorporated in 1974, is a suburban town situated six miles north of Tucson, Arizona, USA in Pima County. ... Picture Rocks is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Pisinemo is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Sahuarita is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Kaij Mek, or Santa Rosa, is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Sells (Papago Komkceḍ e Wa:osidk) is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... South Tucson is a city located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Summit is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Tanque Verde is a suburban census-designated place located northeast of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. ... Three Points is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Tortolita is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Nickname: The Old Pueblo Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Pima Mayor Bob Walkup (R) Area    - City 505. ... Tucson Estates is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Vail is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Valencia West is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ...

External links

• pima.gov

Cities, Towns, and Unincorporated communities of Pima County, Arizona

Population over 100,000 Tucson (County seat) Population over 50,000 Casas Adobes | Catalina Foothills Population over 25,000 Oro Valley | Marana Population over 10,000 Drexel Heights | Flowing Wells | Green Valley | Sahuarita | Tanque Verde | Tucson Estates Population under 10,000 Ajo | Avra Valley | Catalina | Corona de Tucson | Drexel Alvernon | East Sahuarita | Littletown | Lukeville | Picture Rocks | Pisinemo | Santa Rosa | Sells | South Tucson | Summerhaven | Summit | Three Points | Tortolita | Vail | Valencia West

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Catalina Foothills is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Oro Valley, incorporated in 1974, is a suburban town situated six miles north of Tucson, Arizona, USA in Pima County. ... Marana is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Drexel Heights is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Flowing Wells is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Green Valley is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Sahuarita is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Tanque Verde is a suburban census-designated place located northeast of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. ... Tucson Estates is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Ajo is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Avra Valley is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Catalina is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Corona de Tucson is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Drexel-Alvernon is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... East Sahuarita is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Littletown is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Lukeville is a small border town in southern Arizona, USA. The city consists of the international border crossing into Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico, together with a gas station, a duty free shop, a few outlets that sell Mexican autmobile insurance, and a terminal for busses that are bound for Phoenix and... Picture Rocks is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Pisinemo is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Kaij Mek, or Santa Rosa, is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Sells (Papago Komkceḍ e Wa:osidk) is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... South Tucson is a city located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Summerhaven is a small village on Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. ... Summit is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Three Points is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Tortolita is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Vail is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Valencia West is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Arizona. ... A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to as a state (although four officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, under the provisions of the United States Constitution form the United States of America. ... 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Counties	Apache | Cochise | Coconino | Gila | Graham | Greenlee | La Paz | Maricopa | Mohave | Navajo | Pima | Pinal | Santa Cruz | Yavapai | Yuma List of the 15 counties in the U.S. state of Arizona: Arizona county map Apache County formed in 1879 from part of Yavapai County. ... Apache County is located in the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Location in the state of Arizona Formed 1881 Seat Bisbee Area  - Total  - Water 16,107 km² (6,219 mi²) 128 km² (49 mi²) 0. ... Coconino County is located in the north central part of the state of Arizona. ... Location in the state of Arizona Formed 1881 Seat Globe Area  - Total  - Water 12,421 km² (4,796 mi²) 73 km² (28 mi²) 0. ... Graham County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Greenlee County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... La Paz County is located in the western part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Maricopa County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Location in the state of Arizona Formed 1864 Seat Kingman Area  - Total  - Water 34,886 km² (13,470 mi²) 409 km² (158 mi²) 1. ... Location in the state of Arizona Formed March 21, 1895 Seat Holbrook Area  - Total  - Water 25,795 km² (9,959 mi²) 16 km² (6 mi²) 0. ... Location in the state of Arizona Formed 1875 Seat Florence Area  - Total  - Water 13,919 km² (5,374 mi²) 12 km² (4 mi²) 0. ... Santa Cruz County is located in the south of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Yavapai County is located in the center of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Yuma County is located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. ...
Cities	Chandler | Gilbert | Glendale | Mesa | Peoria | Phoenix | Scottsdale | Tempe | Tucson A list of cities in Arizona (by population*) is below. ... Chandler (Pima: Canli) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 176,582. ... Gilbert is a town located in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Gilbert was the fastest-growing incorporated place of over 100,000 people in the US from 1990 to 2000, as well as in the 2002, 2003, and 2004 Census estimates. ... Glendale is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Mesa is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona and part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Metropolitan Area. ... Peoria is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Nickname: Valley of the Sun Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area    - City 1,230. ... Scottsdale (Pima: Vaá¹£ai Svaá¹£onÄ­) is a suburb of Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Named by the New York Times as The Beverly Hills of the Desert and by Travel Channel as one of the most luxurious destinations in the nation, Scottsdale has become internationally recognized and regarded... Downtown Tempe and Arizona State University Tempe (pronounced by local residents) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a 2004 population estimate of 160,676. ... Nickname: The Old Pueblo Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Pima Mayor Bob Walkup (R) Area    - City 505. ...