Mayer, Arizona facts for kids
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Mayer, Arizona
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"Welcome to Mayer, Arizona"
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Location in Yavapai County and the state of Arizona
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 Mayer, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yavapai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.15 sq mi (52.19 km2) |
| • Land | 20.15 sq mi (52.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,415 ft (1,346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,558 |
| • Density | 77.31/sq mi (29.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86333
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-45180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 31605 |
Mayer is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,408 at the 2000 census. Mayer includes three sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Mayer Apartments, Mayer Business Block, and Mayer Red Brick Schoolhouse.
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Geography
Mayer is located at 34°25′9″N 112°14′59″W / 34.41917°N 112.24972°W (34.419154, -112.249779).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 20.1 square miles (52 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mayer has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,408 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,497 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,558 | 4.1% | |
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At the 2000 census there were 1,408 people, 585 households, and 379 families living in the CDP. The population density was 70.2 people per square mile (27.1/km²). There were 714 housing units at an average density of 35.6 per square mile (13.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94% White, 1% Native American, 3% from other races, and 2% from two or more races. 9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 585 households 26% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52% were married couples living together, 8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35% were non-families. 28% of households were one person and 13% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9.
The age distribution was 24% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 23% from 25 to 44, 28% from 45 to 64, and 19% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.
The median household income was $28,412 and the median family income was $33,988. Males had a median income of $38,304 versus $21,417 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,297. About 14% of families and 19% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13% of those under age 18 and 17% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Most of Mayer CDP is in the Mayer Unified School District, while a small portion is in the Humboldt Unified School District.
See also
In Spanish: Mayer (Arizona) para niños
