Golden Valley, Arizona facts for kids
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Golden Valley, Arizona
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Location in Mohave County and the state of Arizona
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 Golden Valley, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Golden Valley, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.75 sq mi (203.95 km2) |
| • Land | 78.75 sq mi (203.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,801 |
| • Density | 111.77/sq mi (43.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MSTArizona Time (no DST) |
| ZIP code |
86413
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-28195 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866985 |
Golden Valley is a community in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is an unincorporated area, meaning it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's managed by the county. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau identifies it for gathering statistics. In 2020, about 8,801 people lived in Golden Valley.
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History of Golden Valley
Golden Valley got its name from a company in Hollywood, California. This company worked with Crystal Collins to develop much of the land south of Arizona State Route 68. They divided the land into many small pieces, each about 2.5 acres (about the size of two football fields). These pieces were then sold for $695 each. You could buy a piece of land with a down payment of $10 and then pay $10 each month.
Geography and Location
Golden Valley is located in the Sacramento Valley. It is surrounded by mountains that separate it from bigger cities nearby. These cities include Kingman and Bullhead City.
Main Roads and Travel
Arizona State Route 68 is a main road that goes right through Golden Valley. If you travel east on this road, you will reach Kingman, which is about 10 miles away. If you go west, you will cross the Black Mountains and reach Bullhead City, about 23 miles away. At the eastern end of Golden Valley, State Route 68 connects to U.S. Route 93. This larger highway can take you south to Kingman or north to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Area and Population Details
The Golden Valley area, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, covers about 78.7 square miles. All of this area is land. The local ZIP code (86413) covers a larger area, extending about 10 miles north and 15 miles south of the main community. However, the population numbers only count the people living within the specific census-designated place.
Many people who live in Golden Valley work in the community itself. Others travel to nearby cities for work, such as Kingman, Bullhead City, Laughlin, Lake Havasu, and even as far as Las Vegas.
Population and People
Golden Valley has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 4,515 people living there. By 2010, the population had increased to 8,370. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 8,801.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,822 households in Golden Valley. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 23.3% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (57.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.48 people, and the average family had about 2.87 people.
Age Groups
The population in Golden Valley includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 22.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The median age was 46 years. This means that half the people were younger than 46, and half were older.
Community Services
Since Golden Valley is an unincorporated area, Mohave County is in charge of providing many services.
Safety and Protection
Police protection in Golden Valley is handled by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection is provided by the Golden Valley Fire Department, which helps keep the community safe from fires.
Education for Students
Education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade is provided by the Kingman Unified School District. There is one elementary school located right in Golden Valley called Black Mountain Elementary. However, older students who are in high school need to travel by bus to Kingman for their classes.
Arizona State Prison – Kingman
The Arizona State Prison – Kingman is located about 10 miles south of the Golden Valley community, and it uses a Golden Valley address. This prison is operated by a company called GEO Group. They have a contract with the Arizona Department of Corrections to hold inmates.
See also
In Spanish: Golden Valley (Arizona) para niños
