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Clacks Canyon, Arizona
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 Clacks Canyon, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Clacks Canyon, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2) |
| • Land | 3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 50.27/sq mi (19.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-13850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582758 |
Clacks Canyon is a small community located in Mohave County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for collecting statistics. It's not an officially incorporated town, but it has its own distinct population. In 2020, about 167 people lived in Clacks Canyon.
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Where is Clacks Canyon?
Clacks Canyon is found in the middle part of Mohave County. It is located at coordinates 35°13′13″N 114°04′20″W / 35.22028°N 114.07222°W. The community shares borders with Kingman to its south and east. Kingman is the main city and county seat of Mohave County.
The name "Clacks Canyon" comes from a valley that runs through the area. This valley leads south towards Kingman. The water from this valley then flows southwest into the Sacramento Valley.
How Big is Clacks Canyon?
According to the United States Geological Survey, Clacks Canyon covers a total area of about 3.32 square miles (which is about 8.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Interstate 40, a major highway, crosses the southeastern part of Clacks Canyon. The closest way to get onto Interstate 40 is from Exit 48. This exit is for U.S. Route 93 and is about 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) south of the community.
Who Lives in Clacks Canyon?
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living in places like Clacks Canyon. Here's a look at the population numbers:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 173 | — | |
| 2020 | 167 | −3.5% | |
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Population Details (2010)
In 2010, there were 173 people living in Clacks Canyon.
- There were 82 males and 91 females.
- About 39 people were 19 years old or younger.
- 13 people were between 20 and 34 years old.
- 32 people were between 35 and 49 years old.
- 54 people were between 50 and 64 years old.
- The remaining 35 people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of residents was 50.4 years.
Diversity in Clacks Canyon
The people living in Clacks Canyon come from different backgrounds.
- Most residents, about 94.2%, identified as White.
- A small number, 0.6%, were Asian.
- About 3.5% identified as Other races.
- And 1.7% identified as Two or more races.
- About 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Homes
In 2010, there were 69 households in Clacks Canyon.
- Most of these, 53 households (76.8%), were family households.
- 42 of these were married couples living together.
- 3 were single fathers with children.
- 8 were single mothers with children.
- The other 16 households (23.2%) were non-family households.
- These included 15 adults living alone (10 males and 5 females).
- The average household had about 2.51 people.
There were 83 housing units in Clacks Canyon. Out of these, 69 were occupied by people, and 14 were empty.
See also
In Spanish: Clacks Canyon para niños
