Queen Creek, Arizona
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| Town of Queen Creek, Arizona | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arizona | ||
| Counties | Maricopa, Pinal | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Art Sanders | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 25.8 sq mi (66.8 km²) | ||
| - Land | 25.8 sq mi (66.8 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) | ||
| Population (2005)[1] | |||
| - City | 16,628 | ||
| - Density | 644.5/sq mi (248.9/km²) | ||
| Time zone | MST (no daylight saving time) (UTC-7) | ||
| Website: http://www.queencreek.org/ | |||
Queen Creek is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 4,316 at the 2000 census. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 16,628.[1]
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[edit] Geography
Queen Creek is located at (33.240494, -111.643404).GR1
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 66.8 km² (25.8 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,316 people, 1,218 households, and 1,074 families residing in the town. The population density was 64.6/km² (167.3/mi²). There were 1,281 housing units at an average density of 19.2/km² (49.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 82.14% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 14.30% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. 29.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,218 households out of which 50.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.8% were non-families. 8.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.54 and the average family size was 3.77.
In the town the population was spread out with 35.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $63,702, and the median income for a family was $65,679. Males had a median income of $45,000 versus $31,447 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,592. About 6.0% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 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 on November 14, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Town of Queen Creek
- Queen Creek Population
- Queen Creek Homes
- Queen Creek town limits map (pdf)
- Maps and aerial photos
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Central City: Phoenix
Largest suburbs (over 100,000 inhabitants): Chandler • Gilbert • Glendale • Mesa • Peoria • Scottsdale • Surprise • Tempe
Other suburbs and towns (over 10,000 inhabitants): Anthem • Apache Junction • Avondale • Buckeye • Casa Grande • El Mirage • Eloy • Florence • Fountain Hills • Goodyear • Gold Canyon • Luke Air Force Base • Maricopa • New River • Paradise Valley • Queen Creek • Sun City • Sun City West • Sun Lakes
Smaller suburbs and towns (over 5,000 inhabitants): Black Canyon City • Carefree • Cave Creek • Coolidge • Gila Bend • Guadalupe • Litchfield Park • Superior • Tolleson • Wickenburg • Youngtown
Counties: Maricopa • Pinal • Yavapai
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