Greasewood, Arizona
Encyclopedia
Greasewood is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Navajo County
, Arizona
, United States
. The population was 581 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 581 people, 126 households, and 106 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 108.7 people per square mile (42.0/km²). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 34.1/sq mi (13.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.41% White
, 97.07% Native American
, 0.17% Pacific Islander
, 0.17% from other races
, and 0.17% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 126 households out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples
living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.12 and the average family size was 4.55.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 47.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 19 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,583, and the median income for a family was $20,234. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $5,490. About 42.2% of families and 43.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.5% of those under age 18 and 35.3% of those age 65 or over.
and Holbrook Unified School District
. Nearby Indian Wells Elementary School serves Greasewood.
Ganado Primary school, Ganado Elementary School, Ganado Middle School and Ganado High School in Ganado Az, Holbrook Junior High School and Holbrook High School, in Holbrook
, serve Greasewood.
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 Navajo County
Navajo County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*49.3% White*0.9% Black*43.4% Native American*0.5% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.5% Two or more races*3.3% Other races*10.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 581 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Greasewood is located at 35°31′32"N 109°51′54"W (35.525467, -109.865005).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 581 people, 126 households, and 106 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 108.7 people per square mile (42.0/km²). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 34.1/sq mi (13.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.41% White
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...
, 97.07% 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...
, 0.17% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.17% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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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 126 households out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.12 and the average family size was 4.55.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 47.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 19 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,583, and the median income for a family was $20,234. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $18,750 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 $5,490. About 42.2% of families and 43.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.5% of those under age 18 and 35.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The area is served by the Ganado Unified School DistrictGanado Unified School District
Ganado Unified School District is located in Ganado, Arizona, Apache County. The district includes four schools: Ganado High School, Ganado Middle School, Ganado Intermediate School and Ganado Primary School...
and Holbrook Unified School District
Holbrook Unified School District
Holbrook Unified School District is a school district based in Holbrook, Arizona, United States.Holbrook serves the city of Holbrook and several unincorporated areas in Navajo County, Arizona .-High schools:...
. Nearby Indian Wells Elementary School serves Greasewood.
Ganado Primary school, Ganado Elementary School, Ganado Middle School and Ganado High School in Ganado Az, Holbrook Junior High School and Holbrook High School, in Holbrook
Holbrook, Arizona
-Historical events:*During 1881 & 1882, railroad tracks were laid down and a railroad station was built. The community was then named Holbrook after the first engineer of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad...
, serve Greasewood.