Picture Rocks, Arizona facts for kids
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Picture Rocks, Arizona
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Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
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 Picture Rocks, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.86 sq mi (183.52 km2) |
| • Land | 70.84 sq mi (183.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (634 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,551 |
| • Density | 134.82/sq mi (52.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| FIPS code | 04-55300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866990 |
Picture Rocks is a special kind of community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place where many people live, but it is not officially a city or town.
Picture Rocks is also known as the home of the Tucson artifacts. These are interesting historical items found in the area. In 2020, about 9,551 people lived in Picture Rocks.
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Where is Picture Rocks Located?
Picture Rocks is in the state of Arizona. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°19′51″N 111°13′47″W / 32.33083°N 111.22972°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Picture Rocks is about 55.6 square miles. Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles, is water.
Who Lives in Picture Rocks?
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| 2020 | 9,551 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Picture Rocks was 9,551 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 2,883 households in Picture Rocks. Many of these households were families. About 38.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.82 people. The average family had about 3.20 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people living in Picture Rocks come from all age groups.
- About 30% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 31.3% of people were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 7.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Picture Rocks was 36 years old.
Learning and Schools
Children in Picture Rocks go to schools in the Marana Unified School District. This school district helps make sure students get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Picture Rocks (Arizona) para niños
