Mammoth, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mammoth
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| Mammoth, Arizona | |
Mammoth Town Hall
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Location of Mammoth in Pinal County, Arizona
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal |
| Founded | c. 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1958 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.32 sq mi (68.17 km2) |
| • Land | 26.32 sq mi (68.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,359 ft (719 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,076 |
| • Density | 40.88/sq mi (15.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85618
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-43990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 7637 |
| Website | Town of Mammoth |
Mammoth is a small town located in Pinal County, Arizona, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,076 people lived there. The town's population was 1,426 in 2010.
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History of Mammoth
Mammoth was started around 1872. It was first called Mammoth Camp. The town grew because of the nearby Mammoth Mine.
For many years, Mammoth was a "bedroom community." This means people lived in Mammoth but traveled to work in the bigger San Manuel mine nearby. The San Manuel mine closed in 2003.
The old Copper Creek ghost town is close by. It is a popular place for people to visit. Minerals from the old Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine are very famous. You can find them in many large mineral collections around the world. Another ghost town, Tiger, Arizona, used to be where the Tiger mine was, but nothing is left of it today.
In November 2014, Mammoth was part of a made-up scary story. This story was shared on a website called Reddit. The story said a disease had wiped out everyone in the town. Some people believed the story, like when a radio show in 1938 made people think aliens were invading. Because of this, many people called the town to ask what was happening.
Geography of Mammoth
Mammoth is a small town. It covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Climate in Mammoth
Mammoth has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually hot and dry. It does not get much rain.
Population of Mammoth
The number of people living in Mammoth has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 651 | — | |
| 1920 | 324 | −50.2% | |
| 1930 | 239 | −26.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,913 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,953 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,906 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,845 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,762 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,426 | −19.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,076 | −24.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,762 people living in Mammoth. There were 562 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 3 people.
Famous People from Mammoth
Eulalia "Sister" Bourne was a famous Arizona schoolteacher and writer. She wrote books like Woman in Levi's. She lived much of her life near Mammoth. She had a home in Peppersauce Canyon and later a ranch near Copper Creek. She passed away in 1984.
See also
In Spanish: Mammoth (Arizona) para niños
