Kaibab, Arizona facts for kids
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Kaibab, Arizona
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 Kaibab, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Kaibab, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.46 sq mi (16.74 km2) |
| • Land | 6.46 sq mi (16.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,991 ft (1,521 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 21.69/sq mi (8.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86022
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-36500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 42814 |
Kaibab is a small community in Mohave County, Arizona, in the United States. It's a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area with people living in it that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Kaibab is located inside the Kaibab Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 140 people lived there.
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Exploring Kaibab's Location
Kaibab is found in the very northeast part of Mohave County. It's located at coordinates 36°54′46″N 112°40′7″W / 36.91278°N 112.66861°W.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Arizona State Route 389 runs along the southern edge of Kaibab. This highway can take you about 13 miles northeast to Fredonia. If you go northwest on the highway, it's about 18 miles to Colorado City. The main part of Kaibab is about 3 miles north of Route 389 on Pipe Spring Road.
Natural Features and Landmarks
Pipe Spring National Monument is a special place located in the southwest part of Kaibab, close to Route 389. To the north, Kaibab shares a border with another community called Moccasin.
The Kaibab area covers about 6.46 square miles (16.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (about 0.01 square miles or 0.02 square kilometers) being water. The community is also near the Vermilion Cliffs and a part of the Moccasin Mountains.
Understanding Kaibab's Population
The number of people living in Kaibab has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent censuses:
- 2000: 275 people
- 2010: 124 people
- 2020: 140 people
Who Lives in Kaibab?
In 2000, there were 275 people living in Kaibab, making up 88 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. Most households (69 of them) were families.
About 53% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples, and some were single-parent families. The average household had about 3 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Kaibab has a mix of ages. In 2000:
- About 44% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Only about 4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Kaibab was 22 years old.
