Desert Hills, Arizona facts for kids
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Desert Hills, Arizona
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Location in Mohave County and the state of Arizona
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 Desert Hills, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Desert Hills, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.90 sq mi (12.68 km2) |
| • Land | 4.31 sq mi (11.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 542 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,764 |
| • Density | 641.90/sq mi (247.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86404
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-18740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866982 |
Desert Hills is a small community in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population studies, even though it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 2,764 people lived in Desert Hills. This was an increase from 2,245 people counted in 2010.
Where is Desert Hills?
Desert Hills is located in the western part of Mohave County. You can find it at 34°32′51″N 114°22′0″W / 34.54750°N 114.36667°W. It sits right on the eastern side of the Colorado River. This part of the river is held back by a dam, forming a large body of water called Lake Havasu.
The community is next to Lake Havasu City to the south and east. To the north, you'll find Crystal Beach. Across the Colorado River to the west is San Bernardino County, California.
Arizona State Route 95 runs along the eastern edge of Desert Hills. This road can take you about 4 miles (6.4 km) south to the center of Lake Havasu City. If you go north for about 18 miles (29 km), you'll reach Interstate 40.
The total area of Desert Hills is about 4.9 square miles (12.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.3 square miles (11.1 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers) is water from Lake Havasu.
Who Lives in Desert Hills?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,183 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,245 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,764 | 23.1% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 2,183 people living in Desert Hills. These people lived in 997 different homes. About 677 of these homes were families.
Most people in Desert Hills were White (93.1%). A smaller number of people were from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, Black or African American, or from two or more races. About 9.3% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 17.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (55.7%) were married couples living together. About 12.8% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Desert Hills was 52 years old. About 16.6% of the population was under 18. About 27.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education
Students in Desert Hills attend schools within the Lake Havasu Unified School District. This district is responsible for operating schools in the area, including Lake Havasu High School.
See also
In Spanish: Desert Hills (Arizona) para niños
