Fortuna Foothills, Arizona facts for kids
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Fortuna Foothills, Arizona
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Location in Yuma County and the state of Arizona
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 Fortuna Foothills, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yuma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.08 sq mi (103.81 km2) |
| • Land | 40.08 sq mi (103.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,776 |
| • Density | 692.98/sq mi (267.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
86300
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-25030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866984 |
Fortuna Foothills is a community in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 27,776 people lived there.
Development of Fortuna Foothills started in the 1960s. A local developer bought a large piece of land east of Yuma. Today, Fortuna Foothills is a "bedroom community." This means many people who live there travel to work in nearby places like Yuma, the Yuma Proving Ground (a military testing site), or the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. It's also a popular spot for "seasonal residents" – people who come to stay during the colder months, often from northern states.
Geography of Fortuna Foothills
Fortuna Foothills is located in a desert area. Its exact coordinates are 32 degrees, 39 minutes, 28 seconds North and 114 degrees, 24 minutes, 43 seconds West.
The community covers a total area of about 40 square miles (103.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People and Population
The number of people living in Fortuna Foothills has grown a lot over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 7,737 | — | |
| 2000 | 20,478 | 164.7% | |
| 2010 | 26,265 | 28.3% | |
| 2020 | 27,776 | 5.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 20,478 people living in Fortuna Foothills. Most households were made up of married couples. A smaller number of households had children under 18.
The community has a notable number of older residents. In 2000, almost half of the population (44.5%) was aged 65 or older. The median age was 63 years old, which means half the people were younger than 63 and half were older.
Getting Around
You can get around Fortuna Foothills and the surrounding areas using a few different ways:
- Yuma County Area Transit: This is a public transportation system that helps people travel within Yuma County.
- Interstate 8: This major highway runs near Fortuna Foothills, connecting it to other cities and states.
See also
In Spanish: Fortuna Foothills para niños
