Gila County
![The Gila County Courthouse in Globe has been registered in the NRHP since May 1975. [1]](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Globe-Gila-County-Courthouse.jpg) The Gila County Courthouse in Globe has been on the NRHP since May 1975. |
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| US state : | Arizona |
| Administrative headquarters : | Globe |
| Foundation : | 1881 |
| Demographics | |
| Residents : | 53,597 (2010) |
| Population density : | 4.3 inhabitants / km 2 |
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| Total area : | 12,421 km² |
| Water surface : | 98 km² |
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| Website : www.co.gila.az.us | |
Gila County [ ˈhiːlə ˈkaʊnti ] is a county in Arizona in the United States . The county seat is in Globe .
geography
The county is located slightly southeast of the geographic center of Arizona and has an area of 12,421 square kilometers, of which 72 square kilometers are water. It is bordered clockwise by the counties: Navajo County , Graham County , Pinal County , Maricopa County , Yavapai County, and Coconino County .
history
The county was founded on February 8, 1881 and named after the Gila River. The origin of the word is not certain. It may come from the Spanish de Gila, which means "steady flow". Another explanation sees it as a modification of a longer term from the Quechan language , which means "salty river" and refers to the salinity of the Gila River.
52 structures and sites in the county are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) (as of May 3, 2020), including the Kinishba Ruins have the status of National Historic Landmarks .
Demographic data
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| Census | Residents | ± in% | |
| 1900 | 4973 | - | |
| 1910 | 16,348 | 228.7% | |
| 1920 | 25,678 | 57.1% | |
| 1930 | 31,016 | 20.8% | |
| 1940 | 23,867 | -23% | |
| 1950 | 24,158 | 1.2% | |
| 1960 | 25,745 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 29,255 | 13.6% | |
| 1980 | 37,080 | 26.7% | |
| 1990 | 40.216 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 51,335 | 27.6% | |
| 2010 | 53,597 | 4.4% | |
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2000 2010 |
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Gila County had a population of 51,335 people as of the 2000 census . There were 20,140 households and 14,098 families. The population density was 4 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 77.82% White, 0.38% African American, 12.92% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 6.59% other races Groups; 1.80% were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 16.65% percent of the population.
Of the 20,140 households, 26.30% percent had children and young people under the age of 18 living with them. 55.10% percent were married couples living together, 10.80% percent were single mothers, 30.00% percent were non-families. 25.80% were single households and 12.30% had someone living there who was 65 years of age or over. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99 people.
For the entire county, the population was composed of 25.10% residents under 18 years of age, 6.40% between 18 and 24 years of age, 22.30% between 25 and 44 years of age, 26.40% between 45 and 64 years of age 19.80% were 65 years of age or over. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males, and for every 100 females aged 18 and over there were 94.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $ 30,917 , and the median income for a family is $ 36,593. Males had a median income of $ 31,579 versus $ 22,315 for females. The per capita income was $ 16,315. 17.40% of the population and 12.60% of families are below the poverty line. 25.90% of them are under 18 years of age and 7.90% are 65 years of age or older.
Places in Gila County
There are six parishes in Gila County, including one city and five towns . For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau maintains 44 census-designated places that are subordinate to the county and are not self-governing. Like the Unincorporated Communities, these are unincorporated areas.
other unincorporated communities
Protected areas
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Individual evidence
- ^ Gila County Courthouse on the National Register Information System. National Park Service , accessed May 3, 2020.
- ↑ GNIS-ID: 40471. Retrieved on February 22, 2011 (English).
- ↑ Charles Curry Aiken, Joseph Nathan Kane: The American Counties: Origins of County Names, Dates of Creation, Area, and Population Data, 1950-2010 . 6th edition. Scarecrow Press, Lanham 2013, ISBN 978-0-8108-8762-6 , p. 112.
- ↑ Listing of National Historic Landmarks by State: Arizona. National Park Service , accessed May 3, 2020.
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↑ Search mask database in the National Register Information System. National Park Service , accessed May 3, 2020.
Weekly List on the National Register Information System. National Park Service , accessed May 3, 2020.
Listing of National Historic Landmarks by State: Arizona. National Park Service , accessed May 3, 2020. - ↑ Extract from Census.gov . Retrieved February 28, 2011
- ↑ Excerpt from factfinder.census.gov.Retrieved February 28, 2011
- ↑ Excerpt from census.gov ( memento of the original from July 10, 2011 on WebCite ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 31, 2012
Web links
Coordinates: 33 ° 47 ′ N , 110 ° 50 ′ W