Mountainaire, Arizona facts for kids
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Mountainaire, Arizona
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Mountainaire Fire Station
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Location in Coconino County and the state of Arizona
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 Mountainaire, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.21 sq mi (26.43 km2) |
| • Land | 10.20 sq mi (26.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,952 ft (2,119 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,068 |
| • Density | 104.66/sq mi (40.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86005
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-47820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408886 |
Mountainaire is a community located in Coconino County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. In 2010, about 1,119 people lived in Mountainaire.
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Exploring Mountainaire's Location
Mountainaire covers an area of about 10.2 square miles (26.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The community includes smaller neighborhoods like Kachina Hills and Mountainaire subdivisions, along with other nearby spots.
Understanding Mountainaire's Climate
The weather in Mountainaire features warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit. This type of weather is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, or "Csb" on climate maps.
Who Lives in Mountainaire?
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| 2020 | 1,068 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,014 people living in Mountainaire. These people made up 417 households and 246 families. The population density was about 99.2 people per square mile (38.3 people per square kilometer). There were 556 housing units, which are homes or apartments, at an average density of 54.4 per square mile (21.0 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Mountainaire were White (86.1%), with smaller percentages of Native American (7.7%), Black or African American (0.3%), and Asian (0.3%). About 6.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families in Mountainaire
Out of the 417 households, about 31.4% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (46.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.43 people, and the average family had about 3.04 people.
Age Groups in Mountainaire
The population in Mountainaire included people of all ages. About 24.7% were under 18 years old. A large group, 39.6%, were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of the population, was 33 years.
Income in Mountainaire
In 2000, the median income for a household in Mountainaire was $41,250. For families, the median income was $49,355. The average income per person in the community was $23,625. About 7.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Mountainaire para niños
