Golden Valley, Arizona
Encyclopedia
Golden Valley is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place
(CDP) in Mohave County
, Arizona
, United States
. The population was 4,515 at the 2000 census.
, separated from the larger neighboring cities of Kingman
and Bullhead City
by the surrounding mountain ranges. Arizona State Route 68 runs through the heart of Golden Valley, connecting it to Kingman and Bullhead City, which lie on each end of the route. Arizona 68 also functions as Golden Valley's "main street." At the eastern end of Golden Valley, Arizona 68 terminates at U.S. Route 93
, which leads to Kingman to the south, or Las Vegas to the north.
Because of its close proximity to Kingman, and its residents' reliance on Kingman's grocery and retail stores for everyday necessities, Golden Valley can be considered part of the Kingman community. However, residents of Golden Valley also rely on employment in Bullhead City and Laughlin
, linking Golden Valley to those communities as well.
Golden Valley is located at 35°13′23"N 114°12′54"W (35.223016, -114.214988).
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 28 square miles (72.5 km²), all of it land. However, the actual community that is considered to be Golden Valley covers a larger area than the CDP defined by the Census Bureau.
of 2000, there were 4,515 people, 1,822 households, and 1,288 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 161.0 people per square mile (62.1/km²). There were 2,175 housing units at an average density of 77.6/sq mi (29.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.00% White
, 0.51% Black
or African American
, 0.95% Native American
, 0.73% Asian
, 0.16% Pacific Islander
, 1.82% from other races
, and 1.84% from two or more races. 8.04% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,822 households out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 33.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,857, and the median income for a family was $30,662. Males had a median income of $26,319 versus $19,556 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $13,948. About 10.6% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
Arizona State Prison - Kingman, a privately run prison of the Arizona Department of Corrections
, is located in unincorporated
Mohave County
, near Golden Valley.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Mohave County
Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, its population was 200,186, an increase of 45,154 people since the 2000 census count of 155,032. The county seat is Kingman...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 4,515 at the 2000 census.
Name
Golden Valley is named for the rare blooms of wild poppies and other wildflowers that carpet the desert floor after an exceptionally wet winter. The occurrence of this bloom for which the valley is named is very unusual, taking place perhaps only once every 25 years. The last occurrence was after the heavy winter rains of the 2004-2005 winter season.Geography
The community of Golden Valley lies in the Sacramento ValleySacramento Valley (Arizona)
The Sacramento Valley of northwestern Arizona is a north-south trending valley west and southwest of Kingman in Mohave County. The valley lies just east of the southern section of the Black Mountains...
, separated from the larger neighboring cities of Kingman
Kingman, Arizona
Kingman is located in a desert climate on the edge of the Mojave Desert, but its higher elevation and location between the Colorado Plateau and the Lower Colorado River Valley tempers summer high temperatures and contributes to winter cold and rare snowfall. Summer daytime highs reach above 90 °F ...
and Bullhead City
Bullhead City, Arizona
Bullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, USA, roughly south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City...
by the surrounding mountain ranges. Arizona State Route 68 runs through the heart of Golden Valley, connecting it to Kingman and Bullhead City, which lie on each end of the route. Arizona 68 also functions as Golden Valley's "main street." At the eastern end of Golden Valley, Arizona 68 terminates at U.S. Route 93
U.S. Route 93
U.S. Route 93 is a major north–south United States highway in the western United States. The southern terminus is at U.S. Route 60 in Wickenburg, Arizona. The northern terminus is at the Canadian border north of Eureka in Lincoln County, Montana, where the roadway continues into Roosville,...
, which leads to Kingman to the south, or Las Vegas to the north.
Because of its close proximity to Kingman, and its residents' reliance on Kingman's grocery and retail stores for everyday necessities, Golden Valley can be considered part of the Kingman community. However, residents of Golden Valley also rely on employment in Bullhead City and Laughlin
Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Laughlin is south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation. As of the 2010 census, the...
, linking Golden Valley to those communities as well.
Golden Valley is located at 35°13′23"N 114°12′54"W (35.223016, -114.214988).
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 28 square miles (72.5 km²), all of it land. However, the actual community that is considered to be Golden Valley covers a larger area than the CDP defined by the Census Bureau.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,515 people, 1,822 households, and 1,288 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 161.0 people per square mile (62.1/km²). There were 2,175 housing units at an average density of 77.6/sq mi (29.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.00% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.51% Black
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 African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.95% Native American
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...
, 0.73% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.82% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.84% from two or more races. 8.04% 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 1,822 households out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 33.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,857, and the median income for a family was $30,662. Males had a median income of $26,319 versus $19,556 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 CDP was $13,948. About 10.6% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
Golden Valley is an unincorporated area and is administered directly by Mohave County. Police protection is provided by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office; fire protection is provided by the Golden Valley Fire Department. K-12 education is provided by Kingman Unified School District. One elementary school, Black Mountain Elementary, is located in Golden Valley, but students must be bused to Kingman for high school.Arizona State Prison - Kingman, a privately run prison of the Arizona Department of Corrections
Arizona Department of Corrections
The Arizona Department of Corrections is in charge of the incarceration of inmates in 10 prisons in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of April 2009, the ADC manages over 40,191 imprisoned inmates and over 7,216 inmates who have been paroled or that are statutorily released. ADC is also in involved in...
, is located in unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Mohave County
Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, its population was 200,186, an increase of 45,154 people since the 2000 census count of 155,032. The county seat is Kingman...
, near Golden Valley.