Mohave County, Arizona

Mohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 155,032. The county seat is Kingman. The largest city is Lake Havasu City.

Mohave County contains part of Grand Canyon National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and all of the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The Kaibab, Fort Mojave and Hualapai Indian Reservations also lie within the county.

History

One of the original four counties of Arizona formed in 1864.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 34,886 km² (13,470 mi²). 34,477 km² (13,312 mi²) of it is land and 409 km² (158 mi²) of it (1.17%) is water.

The Colorado River forms the county's western boundary, and California, Nevada and Utah all border it.

Adjacent counties

Washington County, Utah to the north
Kane County, Utah to the northeast
Coconino County, Arizona to the east
Yavapai County, Arizona to the east
La Paz County, Arizona to the south
San Bernardino County, California to the southwest
Clark County, Nevada to the west
Lincoln County, Nevada to the northwest

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 155,032 people, 62,809 households, and 43,401 families residing in the county. The population density was 4/km² (12/mi²). There were 80,062 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (6/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.06% White, 0.54% Black or African American, 2.41% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 4.00% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. 11.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 62,809 households out of which 25.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the county the population was spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 20.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,521, and the median income for a family was $36,311. Males had a median income of $28,505 versus $20,632 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,788. About 9.80% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.40% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated areas

External links

Photographic virtual tour of Mohave County.

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