Carrizo, Arizona facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carrizo, Arizona
Census-designated place
Location of Carrizo in Gila County, Arizona.
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Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Gila
Area
• Total	9.05 sq mi (23.44 km2)
• Land	9.03 sq mi (23.39 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation	4,918 ft (1,499 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	92
• Density	10.19/sq mi (3.93/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
ZIP code	85542
Area code(s)	928
GNIS feature ID	2481

Carrizo (which is Gaadisóh in the Western Apache language) is a small community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.

Carrizo is known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for the census. It's not an official city or town with its own local government.

What's in a Name?

The name "Carrizo" comes from a Spanish word. It means "reeds," which are tall grasses often found near water. People believe the community was named after the Carrizo band of the Apache people.

A Look Back: Carrizo's History

Carrizo is close to the Black River Bridge (Carrizo, Arizona). This bridge is quite old and important. It is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's a special historical site.

In 1960, the population of Carrizo was 25 people.

Who Lives in Carrizo?

The number of people living in Carrizo has changed over the years.

According to the 2010 Census, 127 people lived in Carrizo. Out of these, 125 people were Native American. By the 2020 Census, the population was 92.

Getting Around: Transportation

The White Mountain Apache Tribe helps people get around Carrizo. They run a local bus service called the Fort Apache Connection Transit. This makes it easier for residents to travel within the area.

See also

In Spanish: Carrizo (Arizona) para niños