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Avenue B and C, Arizona
Location of Avenue B and C in Yuma County, Arizona.
Location of Avenue B and C in Yuma County, Arizona.
Country United States
State Arizona
County Yuma
Area
 • Total 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2)
 • Land 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,101
 • Density 5,572.01/sq mi (2,152.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP code
85364
Area code(s) 928
FIPS code 04-04710

Avenue B and C or B&C Colonia is a community in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated city or town.

In 2020, about 4,101 people lived in Avenue B and C. This makes it the fifth largest community in Yuma County. It is also the second largest CDP in the county, right after Fortuna Foothills.

History of Avenue B and C

The land that makes up Avenue B and C was first divided into smaller plots in the 1920s and 1930s. This is when the community started to take shape. For many years, residents did not have a modern sewer system. In 2011, a new sewer system was finally put in place. This was a big improvement for the community.

Who Lives in Avenue B and C?

The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living in different places. This helps us understand the community better.

Population Count

Avenue B and C was first listed as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2010 U.S. Census.

  • In 2010, the population was 4,176 people.
  • In 2020, the population was 4,101 people.

Community Makeup

The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Avenue B and C. Here is a simple breakdown:

  • About 22% of the people were non-Hispanic white.
  • Less than 1% were black or African American.
  • About 2.5% were Native American.
  • Less than 1% were Asian or Pacific Islander.
  • About 3.2% were from two or more races.
  • A large part of the population, about 74.7%, was Hispanic or Latino.

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