Sun City West, Arizona
Encyclopedia
Sun City West is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Maricopa County
, Arizona
, United States
. The population was 26,344 at the 2000 census
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 26,344 people, 14,997 households, and 10,362 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,374.2 people per square mile (916.3/km²). There were 17,359 housing units at an average density of 1,564.5 per square mile (603.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.71% White
, 0.49% Black
or African American
, 0.05% Native American
, 0.37% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.07% from other races
, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 14,997 households out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples
living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 26.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.74 and the average family size was 2.04.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 0.1% under the age of 18, 0.1% from 18 to 24, 1.0% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 82.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 73 years. For every 100 females there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,347, and the median income for a family was $49,396. Males had a median income of $35,678 versus $23,900 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $32,049. About 0.8% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.
starting in the late-1970's as Sun City, Arizona
had outgrown its boundaries. Sun City West was completely built out in 1998 and a sister city, Sun City Grand, to the west of Grand Avenue was started.
. Sanitation service is also by a private hauler. Parks and recreation services are controlled by private organizations that sell their services by subscription.
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 Maricopa County
Maricopa County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*73.0% White*5.0% Black*2.1% Native American*3.5% Asian*0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.5% Two or more races*12.7% Other races*29.6% 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
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. The population was 26,344 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
.
Geography
Sun City West is located at 33°39′43"N 112°21′31"W (33.661829, -112.358740).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 26,344 people, 14,997 households, and 10,362 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 2,374.2 people per square mile (916.3/km²). There were 17,359 housing units at an average density of 1,564.5 per square mile (603.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.71% 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...
, 0.49% 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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, 0.05% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.37% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.58% 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 14,997 households out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 26.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.74 and the average family size was 2.04.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 0.1% under the age of 18, 0.1% from 18 to 24, 1.0% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 82.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 73 years. For every 100 females there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,347, and the median income for a family was $49,396. Males had a median income of $35,678 versus $23,900 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 $32,049. About 0.8% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.
History
Before the community was constructed, most of the area was of farmland mainly growing cotton. Sun City West was constructed by Del WebbDel Webb
Delbert Eugene Webb was an American construction magnate, real estate developer and sports-team owner, who is most significant for founding and developing the retirement community of Sun City, Arizona.-Early life:...
starting in the late-1970's as Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, Arizona
Sun City is a census-designated place and unincorporated town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 38,309 at the 2000 census...
had outgrown its boundaries. Sun City West was completely built out in 1998 and a sister city, Sun City Grand, to the west of Grand Avenue was started.
Government
Municipal services are provided by a variety of public and private organizations. Police and street maintenance services are paid for by the taxpayers of the entire county. Fire service is provided by a local assessment district. Water and sewer utilities are provided by a private utility, American WaterAmerican Water (company)
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. Sanitation service is also by a private hauler. Parks and recreation services are controlled by private organizations that sell their services by subscription.