Claypool, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Claypool, Arizona
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Downtown Claypool
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Location in Gila County and the state of Arizona
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,395 |
| • Density | 1,096.70/sq mi (423.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85532
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-13960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 27695 |
Claypool (also known as Western Apache: Goshtłʼish Tú in the Apache language) is a small community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 1,395 people lived in Claypool. The town was named after W. D. Claypool. He was an important person in Arizona politics during the 1910s and 1920s. He served in both the State House of Representatives and the State Senate.
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Where is Claypool Located?
Claypool is in the southern part of Gila County. It sits between two other towns: Miami to the west and Globe to the east. Globe is the main city in Gila County.
The community is located at 33°24′31″N 110°50′51″W / 33.40861°N 110.84750°W. A major road, U.S. Route 60, runs along the northern edge of Claypool.
Land Area and Climate
Claypool covers a total area of about 3.29 square kilometers (or 1.27 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the community.
The climate in Claypool is known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it usually has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Who Lives in Claypool?
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| 2020 | 1,395 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,794 people living in Claypool. This number went down to 1,538 by 2010, and then to 1,395 in 2020.
Most people in Claypool are White. About 1.6% are Native American and 1% are African American. A large part of the population, about 41%, identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Claypool in 2000 was 39 years old. About 27.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Interesting Places and People
The Claypool Tunnel
One interesting landmark near Claypool is the Claypool Tunnel. This old tunnel was built in 1926. It was part of the original U.S. Route 60 highway system. The tunnel is now abandoned, but it's a cool piece of history.
Famous Person from Claypool
- Ed Pastor: He was a very important politician. Ed Pastor was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented Arizona in the U.S. Congress for many years.
Gallery
- Images of Claypool
Panorama of mining operations, Claypool and Miami, Arizona
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Freeport Mcmoran Copper Smelter, Claypool
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Abandoned 1900 store
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1901 building in Claypool
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Abandoned 1885 Arizona Eastern Railway Depot
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Claypool Tunnel
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Different view of the Claypool Tunnel
See also
In Spanish: Claypool (Arizona) para niños
