Agua Raiz facts for kids
Agua Raiz was an old village in what is now Arizona. Its name means "Water root" in Spanish. It was one of the many Pima villages that existed in the 1800s.
This village was located along the Gila River. Today, this area is part of the Gila River Indian Community in Pinal County, Arizona.
Village Population and People
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 523 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Understanding the demographics of a place means looking at its population and who lived there. Agua Raiz was counted only once in an official U.S. Census. This happened in 1860.
At that time, the area was called Arizona County, New Mexico Territory. The census recorded Agua Raiz with 523 people. All of these people were Pima Indians.
Agua Raiz was the third largest community in Arizona County. It was the second largest Native American village. The city of Tucson was the biggest community at that time.
History of Agua Raiz
Agua Raiz had a few different names over the years. The earliest mention of the village was in 1825. A report from the Mexican army called it "La Agua." Back then, about 600 Pima people lived there.
Later, in 1858 and 1859, the Indian Agency counted the people. They called the village "Arizo del Aqua." This name might have been a mistake. It could have meant "Rizo del Agua," which means "Ripple of the Water."
In 1858, the population was 770 people. By 1859, it had changed to 518 people. The official 1860 U.S. Census then recorded 523 people living in Agua Raiz.
