Hunter Creek, Arizona facts for kids
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Hunter Creek, Arizona
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 Hunter Creek, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Hunter Creek, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,860 ft (1,790 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 51 |
| • Density | 23.19/sq mi (8.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85541
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-34700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582799 |
Hunter Creek is a small community in Gila County, Arizona, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population statistics, even if it's not a formal town or city. In 2020, about 51 people lived there.
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Hunter Creek's Location and Surroundings
Hunter Creek is found in the northern part of Gila County. To its north, you'll find another community called Christopher Creek. A main road, Arizona State Route 260, actually forms the boundary between these two places.
The Creek Itself
The community gets its name from Hunter Creek, a stream that flows through its southern part. This creek is a smaller branch of Christopher Creek. Both of these creeks eventually flow into Tonto Creek, which is an important water source in the area. The entire area of Hunter Creek is land, covering about 5.7 square kilometers (or 2.2 square miles).
Who Lives in Hunter Creek?
When we talk about demographics, we're looking at information about the people who live in a place. This includes things like how many people there are.
Population Numbers
The population of Hunter Creek has been counted by the United States Census Bureau several times.
- In 2010, there were 48 people living in Hunter Creek.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 51 people.
