Eagar, Arizona
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Eagar is a town in Apache County, Arizona
, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 4,126.
Eagar was first settled in 1871.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29.3 km²), all of it land.
, 3.35% Native American
, 0.42% Black
or African American
, 0.12% Asian
, 0.35% Pacific Islander
, 4.91% from other races
, and 3.77% from two or more races. 13.98% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,344 households out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the town the age distribution of the population shows 36.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,378, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $36,111 versus $21,274 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,623. About 7.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
A battle took place near what is now the town cemetery in which 9 members of the Snider gang were killed.
.
The town is served by four neighborhood schools: Round Valley Primary School (in nearby Springerville
), Round Valley Intermediate School, Round Valley Middle School, and Round Valley High School
. The intermediate, middle, and high schools are in Eagar.
In addition, White Mountain Academy, a K-12 charter school, is located in Eagar.
Apache County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*23.3% White*0.2% Black*72.9% Native American*0.3% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.0% Two or more races*1.3% Other races*5.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 4,126.
Eagar was first settled in 1871.
Geography
Eagar is located at 34°6′24"N 109°17′34"W (34.106703, -109.292725).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,033 people, 1,344 households, and 1,073 families residing in the town. The population density was 355.6 people per square mile (137.3/km²). There were 1,713 housing units at an average density of 151.1 per square mile (58.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.08% WhiteRace (United States Census)
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, 3.35% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.42% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.91% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 3.77% from two or more races. 13.98% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 1,344 households out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the town the age distribution of the population shows 36.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,378, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $36,111 versus $21,274 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $14,623. About 7.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
History
Eagar was founded by John Thomas Eager (Dec 20, 1851 - March 12, 1942) with his brothers Joel and William and another family named Robertson. He received deed to the land in 1878. The town was formed as Union on land from the Eager brothers. The name was soon changed to Eagarville and then in December 1892 to just Eagar when the school district was renamed.A battle took place near what is now the town cemetery in which 9 members of the Snider gang were killed.
Town information
The current town mayor is Kim Holaway. The town is well known for tourism. The largest ski resort in Arizona is only a 30 minute drive from Eagar. The town is located in a beautiful valley right below the White Mountains. The White Mountains have the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the world. The town is also home to the first enclosed high school football field, the Round Valley dome, or Round Valley Ensphere.Primary and secondary schools
The town is served by Round Valley Unified School DistrictRound Valley Unified School District
The Round Valley Unified School District is an Arizona school district comprising five schools in Apache County, Arizona. The towns that house the schools of RVUSD include Eagar and Springerville, Arizona. As of 2006, RVUSD has 1610 students...
.
The town is served by four neighborhood schools: Round Valley Primary School (in nearby Springerville
Springerville, Arizona
Springerville is a town in Apache County, Arizona, United States within the White Mountains. Its postal ZIP code is 85938. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 1,956.Springerville sits at an elevation of 6,974 feet...
), Round Valley Intermediate School, Round Valley Middle School, and Round Valley High School
Round Valley High School
Round Valley High School is a high school serving 445 students in Eagar, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Round Valley Unified School District.-History:...
. The intermediate, middle, and high schools are in Eagar.
In addition, White Mountain Academy, a K-12 charter school, is located in Eagar.