Guadalupe, Arizona
| Guadalupe, Arizona | ||
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| Town | ||
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| Motto: "Where Three Cultures Flourish." | ||
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| Coordinates: 33°22′0″N 111°57′45″W / 33.36667°N 111.96250°WCoordinates: 33°22′0″N 111°57′45″W / 33.36667°N 111.96250°W | ||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Arizona | |
| County | Maricopa | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Rebecca Jimenez | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) | |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) | |
| Population (2007)[1] | ||
| • Total | 5,732 | |
| • Density | 6,535/sq mi (2,614/km2) | |
| Time zone | MST (no DST) (UTC-7) | |
| ZIP code | 85283 | |
| Area code(s) | 480 | |
| FIPS code | 04-30270 | |
| Website | http://www.guadalupeaz.org/ | |
Guadalupe is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 5,258.[2] The town is nestled between Phoenix and Tempe. Since its founding, it has been known as a center of Yaqui culture and it is home to many religious festivals. Respectful visitors are welcome to observe these ceremonies, although photography is forbidden.[3]
Guadalupe was founded around 1900 by Yaqui Indians, who fled their homeland in Sonora to avoid oppression by the Mexican government of Porfirio Diaz.[3]
Guadalupe is primarily a residential area; most residents commute to the Phoenix area to work.[3]
Geography
Guadalupe is located at 33°22′0″N 111°57′45″W / 33.36667°N 111.96250°W (33.366733, -111.962414).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 4,506 | ||
| 1990 | 5,458 | 21.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,228 | −4.2% | |
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As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 5,228 people, 1,110 households, and 961 families residing in the town. The population density was 6,813.9 people per square mile (2,621.5/km²). There were 1,184 housing units at an average density of 1,543.2 per square mile (593.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 72.34% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 44.19% Native American, 31.22% from other races, 17.46% White, 1.07% Black or African American 0.13% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, and 5.72% from two or more races.
There were 1,110 households out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 1.0% were married couples living together, 97.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 99.0% were non-families. 9.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.70 and the average family size was 4.88.
In the town the population was spread out with 37.2% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $589, and the median income for a family was $931. Males had a median income of $34 versus $282 for females. The per capita income for the town was $149. About 87.3% of families and 98.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.8% of those under age 18 and 42.4% of those age 65 or over.
Sister cities
- Pitiquito, Sonora, Mexico
References
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Arizona". United States Census Bureau. 2008-07-10. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arizona" (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. June 21, 2006. Retrieved November 15, 2006.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 http://www.azcommerce.com/doclib/COMMUNE/guadalupe.pdf
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
- Town website
- Guadalupe community profile from Arizona Department of Commerce
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