Katherine, Arizona facts for kids
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Katherine, Arizona
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 Katherine, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Katherine, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.62 sq mi (11.97 km2) |
| • Land | 3.78 sq mi (9.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 20.11/sq mi (7.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-36920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582805 |
Katherine is a small place in Mohave County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local city government.
In 2020, only 76 people lived in Katherine. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 103 people called Katherine home.
Where is Katherine Located?
Katherine is found on the western side of Mohave County in Arizona. It sits right next to Lake Mohave, which is part of the Colorado River. This river also forms the border with the state of Nevada.
To the south of Katherine, you'll find Bullhead City, which is a larger town. The total area of Katherine is about 4.62 square miles (11.97 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.84 square miles (2.18 square kilometers) is water, thanks to Lake Mohave.
Who Lives in Katherine?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 103 | — | |
| 2020 | 76 | −26.2% | |
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Let's look at the people who lived in Katherine according to the 2010 census. There were 103 people in total. More males lived there (59) than females (44).
The ages of the residents varied:
- 8 people were 19 years old or younger.
- 12 people were between 20 and 34 years old.
- 18 people were between 35 and 49 years old.
- 27 people were between 50 and 64 years old.
- The oldest group, 38 people, were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Katherine was about 57.1 years.
Most people in Katherine were White (98.1%). A small number were American Indian or Asian. About 5.8% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 57 households in Katherine. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About half of these (29) were family households, meaning they had family members living together. The other half (28) were non-family households, often adults living alone.
There were many more homes available (158) than people living in them (57). This means a lot of houses were empty or used for other purposes.
