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Avondale, Arizona
City
Entrance to the town of Avondale
Entrance to the town of Avondale
Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Phoenix
Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Phoenix
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
Government
 • MayorKenn Weise
Area
 • Total
45.1 sq mi (116.81 km2)
 • Land45 sq mi (116.55 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
974 ft (297 m)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total
76,238
 • Estimate 
(2014)[2]
79,646
 • Density1,735.17/sq mi (669.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST (no daylight saving time))
ZIP code
85323, 85392
Area code623
FIPS code04-04720
Websitehttp://www.ci.avondale.az.us/

Avondale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix, Arizona. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 76,238.[1]

Avondale, incorporated in 1946, experienced rapid residential and commercial growth in the years since 1980. Once primarily a sparsely populated farming community with many acres of alfalfa and cotton fields, Avondale has transformed into a major bedroom suburb for Phoenix. Several major residential subdivisions and shopping centers have recently been built on former farmland, many adjacent to Interstate 10.[citation needed]

Phoenix Children's Hospital opened a satellite facility (the Southwest Valley Urgent Care Center), at the corner of Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road in the spring of 2013. Avondale's main arterial streets leading into the city of Phoenix, including Van Buren Street and McDowell Road, have been widened and modernized to a more "suburban" and less "rural" appearance and function.[when?][citation needed]

Geography

Avondale is located at 33°26′01″N 112°20′59″W / 33.43361°N 112.34972°W / 33.43361; -112.34972 (33.435322, -112.349758).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.3 square miles (107 km2), of which, 41.3 square miles (107 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.15%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19502,505—
19606,151145.5%
19706,6267.7%
19808,16823.3%
199016,16998.0%
200035,883121.9%
201076,238112.5%
2015 (est.)80,684[4]5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2014 Estimate[2]

As of the census of 2000, there were 35,883 people, 10,640 households, and 8,724 families residing in the city. The population density was 869.7 people per square mile (335.8/km²). There were 11,419 housing units at an average density of 276.8 per square mile (106.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.27% White, 5.20% Black or African American, 1.28% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 24.32% from other races, and 3.89% from two or more races. 46.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 10,640 households out of which 47.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age. The average household size was 3.36 and the average family size was 3.66.

In the city the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,153, and the median income for a family was $51,084. Males had a median income of $35,134 versus $27,487 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,919. About 10.3% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

In 2010 Avondale had a population of 78,256. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 50.3% Hispanic or Latino, 34.0% non-Hispanic white, 9.3% black or African American, 1.7% Native American, 3.5% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 0.2% non-Hispanic of some other race and 4.5% reporting two or more races.[6]

Governmental representation

Avondale falls within Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, served by Representative Raúl Grijalva and Arizona’s 19th State Legislative District, served by Representatives Mark A. Cardenas and Diego Espinoza and Senator Lupe Contreras, all Democrats.

Notable people

Education

Avondale is served by the Littleton Elementary District, the Avondale Elementary District, and the Agua Fria Union High School District. Westview High School, La Joya Community High School, and Agua Fria High School are the high schools in the city.

Climate

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Avondale has a Hot desert climate, abbreviated "Bwh" on climate maps.[9]

Sports

The Phoenix International Raceway as viewed from the summit of Monument Hill

Avondale is home to Phoenix International Raceway. It holds two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, two Xfinity Series and a Camping World Truck Series races annually.

The City of Avondale Parks and Recreation Department offers quality sports for both youth and adults.[10]

Avondale parks

  • Las Ligas

12421 W Lower Buckeye Road

  • Festival Fields

101 E. Lower Buckeye

  • Donnie Hale Park

10857 West Pima St.

  • Friendship Park / Dog Park

12325 West McDowell

  • Mountain view

201 E Mountain View Drive[11]

  • Sernas Plaza

521 E Western Ave

  • Fred Campbell

101 E Lawrence Blvd

  • Dennis DeConcini

351 E Western Ave

  • Dessie Lorenz

202 E Main St

  • Doc Rhodes Park

104 W Western Ave

Historic Avondale
The initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan. Period of significance: 1850-1874.The surveying marker of the Gila and Salt River Meridan is located on Monument Hill. Ever since 1851, this has been the center point used by the state to measure the land in Arizona. The federal government recognized this point for measuring the boundary between the United States and Mexico after the Mexican-American War ended. The first survey conducted in 1867, involved the first 36 miles of Arizona. Up until 1874, this was the epicenter of all surveying in Arizona for property deeds. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 2002, reference #02001137. Monument Hill is located at 115th Ave. and Baseline Road in Avondale, Az.[12]
  • Historic Monument Hill. This is where the initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan is located.
    Historic Monument Hill. This is where the initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan is located.
  • National Register of Historic Places marker on Monument Hill in Avondale Az where the initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan is located.
    National Register of Historic Places marker on Monument Hill in Avondale Az where the initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan is located.
  • Marker of the initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan on Monument Hill in Avondale. The following is engraved on the round marker: U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management. Initial Point of Establishment in 1865. Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. Cadastral Survey. The rectangular marker states the following: Dedicated to all land owners in Arizona by the Arizona Professional Land Surveyors originally set by A. B. Gray in 1851.
    Marker of the initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan on Monument Hill in Avondale. The following is engraved on the round marker: U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management. Initial Point of Establishment in 1865. Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. Cadastral Survey. The rectangular marker states the following: Dedicated to all land owners in Arizona by the Arizona Professional Land Surveyors originally set by A. B. Gray in 1851.
  • Different view of the initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan .
    Different view of the initial point of the Gila and Salt River Meridan .
  • Gila River as viewed from the summit of historic Monument Hill.
    Gila River as viewed from the summit of historic Monument Hill.

References

  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  4. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ 2010 census report for Avondale
  7. ^ "Tribute to Randall McDaniel". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Shelley Smith". National Football League. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Avondale, Arizona
  10. ^ http://www.avondale.org/sports
  11. ^ http://www.avondale.org/index.aspx?NID=1395
  12. ^ Did You Know: Monument Hill Is An Important Arizona Spot
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