Casas Adobes, Arizona
Casas Adobes, Arizona | |
|---|---|
 Garden in Tohono Chul Park | |
 Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.6 sq mi (58.6 km2) |
| • Land | 22.6 sq mi (58.6 km2) |
| • Water | < 0.1 sq mi (< 0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,411 ft (735 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 54,011 |
| • Density | 2,389.9/sq mi (921.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| FIPS code | 04-10670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0037210 |
Casas Adobes (Adobe Houses) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 54,011 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Casas Adobes is located at 32°20′47″N 111°0′35″W / 32.34639°N 111.00972°W (32.346368, -111.009844).Template:GR
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 22.6 square miles (58.6 km²), of which, 22.6 square miles (58.6 km²) of it is land and 0.04% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 54,011 people, 22,066 households, and 14,718 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,386.7 people per square mile (921.5/km²). There were 23,655 housing units at an average density of 1,045.3/sq mi (403.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.67% White, 1.65% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.47% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. 13.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 22,066 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,736, and the median income for a family was $57,926. Males had a median income of $40,323 versus $29,892 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,230. About 3.9% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions
Casas Adobes was the first suburb of Tucson, begun in the mid-1940s. The area boasts unique attractions.
The Casas Adobes Plaza is a historical retail destination, dating back to 1948. The Plaza is situated on the southwest corner of Oracle and Ina roads, and features some of the most authentic Mediterranean architecture in the area. Original Italian vignettes, statues, and fountains are incorporated into Casas Adobes Plaza. The Plaza also features a historical Mediterranean observation tower, creating a unique shopping experience for the visitors of the upscale boutiques and eateries of Casas Adobes Plaza.
Casas Adobes also boasts one of southern Arizona's largest and most biologically-diverse nature parks. Tohono Chul Park is a private nature preserve located northwest of Oracle and Ina roads on Paseo del Norte. Tohono Chul was established in the 1980s and is surely a reprieve from the bustling of the city.
Westward Look Resort is another historical venture in Casas Adobes. Westward Look began nearly a century ago as a dude ranch in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson. The resort continues to attract tourists from around the country as a rustic getaway.
Casas Adobes also features a nationally-prominent golf resort built in the 1960s. While Casas Adobes remains unincorporated, it has distinct appeal and has managed to distinguish itself from the other suburbs to the north and northwest of Tucson.
2011 shooting incident
At 10 a.m. MST on Saturday, January 8, 2011, 19 people were shot during a Congresswoman's meeting in a Safeway grocery store parking lot in Casas Adobes.[1] Six people were killed, including a congressional aide and Federal Judge John Roll. U.S. Representative for Arizona's 8th congressional district Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head at close range and is in critical condition.[2] A 22-year-old local man named as Jared Lee Loughner has been arrested in connection with the incident.[3]
References
- ^ "Arizona congresswoman among 19 shot at Tucson grocery". CNN. January 8, 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ^ "US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot in Arizona". BBC News. 2011-01-08.
- ^ "Jared Lee Loughner Identified As Gabrielle Giffords Shooter". huffingtonpost.com. January 8, 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
