Parker Strip, Arizona facts for kids
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Parker Strip, Arizona
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Location in La Paz County and the state of Arizona
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 Parker Strip, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | La Paz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.16 sq mi (10.78 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) |
| • Water | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 395 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 621 |
| • Density | 198.53/sq mi (76.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85344
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-53210 |
Parker Strip is a small community in Arizona, United States. It's located in La Paz County. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a place that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 621 people lived here.
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Geography of Parker Strip
Parker Strip is in the northwest part of La Paz County. It sits right along the Colorado River. This river is very important to the area.
Important Water Features
One of the most important features here is Parker Dam. This large dam helps create Lake Havasu. Lake Havasu is a popular spot for water activities.
Nearby Areas and Roads
Across the Colorado River to the northwest, you'll find San Bernardino County, California. To the north, across an arm of Lake Havasu, is Mohave County. This arm is formed by the Bill Williams River.
Arizona State Route 95 is a main road that goes through Parker Strip. If you drive north on this road for about 23 miles (37 km), you'll reach Lake Havasu City. If you go southwest for about 15 miles (24 km), you'll get to the town of Parker.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Parker Strip is about 4.16 square miles (10.8 square kilometers). A big part of this area is water. About 1.03 square miles (2.7 square kilometers) is water, and the rest is land.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 621 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Parker Strip was 621 people. This number has changed over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 662 people living here. Back in 2000, the population was much larger, with 3,302 people.
Who Lives in Parker Strip?
The people living in Parker Strip come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also people who identify as Native American, Asian, Black or African American, or from two or more races. About 9.1% of the population in 2000 was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in the Community
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 16% of the population was under 18 years old. Many adults between 45 and 64 years old lived there, making up about 34.3% of the population. There were also many people aged 65 or older, making up 22.3%. The average age in Parker Strip in 2000 was 50 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Parker Strip para niños
