Peridot, Arizona
Encyclopedia
Peridot is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Gila
and Graham
counties in the U.S. state
of Arizona
. The population was 1,266 at the 2000 census.
Peridot is named for the mineral peridot
, found in basalt
flows nearby.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.5 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,266 people, 307 households, and 261 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 242.5 people per square mile (93.6/km²). There were 346 housing units at an average density of 66.3/sq mi (25.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 1.42% White
, 97.95% Native American
, and 0.63% from two or more races. 2.76% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. Out of the town's Native Americans, 92.97% are Apache, making Peridot the most Apache community in the United States.
There were 307 households out of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples
living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% 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 4.50.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 40.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $18,194, and the median income for a family was $18,750. Males had a median income of $19,348 versus $17,102 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $5,765. About 49.4% of families and 58.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 69.9% of those under age 18 and 36.5% of those age 65 or over.
can be collected in the volcanic hills between Peridot and Globe, Arizona
-- or purchased at local rock shops.
After wet winters, the Peridot area often has fine displays of spring wildflowers.
Note that any travel off the main highways require a tribal recreation permit, available from the San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife department, and at local convenience and sporting-goods stores.
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 Gila
Gila County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*76.8% White*0.4% Black*14.8% Native American*0.5% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.0% Two or more races*5.4% Other races*17.9% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
and Graham
Graham County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*72.1% White*1.8% Black*14.4% Native American*0.5% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.8% Two or more races*8.3% Other races*30.4% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of 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...
. The population was 1,266 at the 2000 census.
Peridot is named for the mineral peridot
Peridot
-Chemistry:The chemical composition of peridot is 2SiO4, with Mg in greater quantities than Fe.-Etymology:The origin of the name "peridot" is uncertain...
, found in basalt
Basalt
Basalt is a common extrusive volcanic rock. It is usually grey to black and fine-grained due to rapid cooling of lava at the surface of a planet. It may be porphyritic containing larger crystals in a fine matrix, or vesicular, or frothy scoria. Unweathered basalt is black or grey...
flows nearby.
Geography
Peridot is located at 33°18′14"N 110°27′18"W (33.303884, -110.455046).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 5.2 square miles (13.5 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,266 people, 307 households, and 261 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 242.5 people per square mile (93.6/km²). There were 346 housing units at an average density of 66.3/sq mi (25.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 1.42% 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...
, 97.95% 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...
, and 0.63% from two or more races. 2.76% 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. Out of the town's Native Americans, 92.97% are Apache, making Peridot the most Apache community in the United States.
There were 307 households out of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% 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, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% 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 4.50.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 40.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $18,194, and the median income for a family was $18,750. Males had a median income of $19,348 versus $17,102 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 $5,765. About 49.4% of families and 58.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 69.9% of those under age 18 and 36.5% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions
Nice specimens of the mineral peridotPeridot
-Chemistry:The chemical composition of peridot is 2SiO4, with Mg in greater quantities than Fe.-Etymology:The origin of the name "peridot" is uncertain...
can be collected in the volcanic hills between Peridot and Globe, Arizona
Globe, Arizona
Globe has an arid climate, characterized by hot summers and moderate to warm winters. Globe's arid climate is somewhat tempered by its elevation, however, leading to slightly cooler temperatures and slightly more precipitation than Phoenix or Yuma....
-- or purchased at local rock shops.
After wet winters, the Peridot area often has fine displays of spring wildflowers.
Note that any travel off the main highways require a tribal recreation permit, available from the San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife department, and at local convenience and sporting-goods stores.