Eagar, Arizona
| Eagar, Arizona | |
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| Coordinates: 34°6′24″N 109°17′34″W / 34.10667°N 109.29278°WCoordinates: 34°6′24″N 109°17′34″W / 34.10667°N 109.29278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kim Holaway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.3 sq mi (29.3 km2) |
| • Land | 11.3 sq mi (29.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,080 ft (2,158 m) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,424 |
| • Density | 355.6/sq mi (137.3/km2) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 85925 |
| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-20960 |
| Website | http://www.eagar.com/ |
Eagar is a town in Apache County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 4,126.[2]
Eagar was first settled in 1871.[3]
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[edit] Geography
Eagar is located at 34°6′24″N 109°17′34″W / 34.10667°N 109.29278°W (34.106703, -109.292725).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29 km2), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 4,033 people, 1,344 households, and 1,073 families residing in the town. The population density was 355.6 people per square mile (137.3/km²). There were 1,713 housing units at an average density of 151.1 per square mile (58.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.08% White, 3.35% Native American, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.12% Asian, 0.35% Pacific Islander, 4.91% from other races, and 3.77% from two or more races. 13.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,344 households out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the town the age distribution of the population shows 36.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,378, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $36,111 versus $21,274 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,623. About 7.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
Eagar was founded by John Thomas Eager (Dec 20, 1851 - March 12, 1942) with his brothers Joel and William and another family named Robertson. He received deed to the land in 1878. The town was formed as Union on land from the Eager brothers. The name was soon changed to Eagarville and then in December 1892 to just Eagar when the school district was renamed.[6]
A battle took place near what is now the town cemetery in which 9 members of the Snider gang were killed.[6]
[edit] Town information
The current town mayor is Kim Holaway.[7][8] The largest ski resort in Arizona is only a 30 minute drive from Eagar.[citation needed] The town is located in a valley below the White Mountains. The town is also home to the first[citation needed] enclosed high school football field, the Round Valley Ensphere.
[edit] Notable residents
- Milton William Cooper, conspiracy theorist (UFOs and Illuminati) killed in Eagar, in a shootout with deputies
- Don Taylor Udall, state legislator and judge
- Jesse Addison Udall, state legislator and chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary and secondary schools
The town is served by Round Valley Unified School District.
The town is served by four neighborhood schools: Round Valley Primary School (in nearby Springerville), Round Valley Intermediate School, Round Valley Middle School, and Round Valley High School. The intermediate, middle, and high schools are in Eagar.
In addition, White Mountain Academy, a K-12 charter school, is located in Eagar.
[edit] Public libraries
The Apache County Library District operates the Round Valley Public Library in Eagar.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Arizona". United States Census Bureau. 2008-07-10. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-04.csv. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arizona" (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. June 21, 2006. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2005-04-04.csv. Retrieved November 15, 2006.
- ^ Andrew Jensen. Encyclopedic History of the Church. (Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press, 1941) p. 202
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b Byrd H. Granger (1960). Arizona Place Names. University of Arizona Press. p. 10. http://books.google.com/books?id=I7r_ZwEACAAJ. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ^ Council web site
- ^ "Notice of the regular meeting of the town of Eagar"
- ^ "Round Valley Public Library." Apache County Library District. Retrieved on January 30, 2011.
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