Queen Creek, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Queen Creek, Arizona
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Queen Creek Town Hall
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Location in Maricopa and Pinal counties
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arizona | ||
| Counties | Maricopa, Pinal | ||
| Incorporated | September 5, 1989 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 42.130 sq mi (109.116 km2) | ||
| • Land | 42.102 sq mi (109.043 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.028 sq mi (0.073 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 59,519 | ||
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76,570 | ||
| • Rank | US: 483th AZ: 16th |
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| • Density | 1,687.6/sq mi (651.6/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC–7 (Mountain (MST) (no DST)) | ||
| ZIP Codes |
85140, 85142, 84143, 85144
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| Area code(s) | 480 | ||
| FIPS code | 04-58150 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2412518 | ||
| Sales tax | 8.55% | ||
Queen Creek is a town located in Arizona, United States. It is found in both Maricopa and Pinal counties. In 2020, about 59,519 people lived there. Queen Creek is a suburb of Phoenix, meaning it's a smaller town near a big city. It's in the far southeast part of the Phoenix area. A large battery factory is being built in Queen Creek by a company called LG.
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The Story of Queen Creek
Queen Creek was first known as "Rittenhouse." This name came from a railroad stop. In 1919, a company called Queen Creek Farms was started by C. H. Rittenhouse. They built the railroad stop to send farm goods to other places.
The town's name comes from a creek that flows through Queen Canyon. This creek was named after the Silver Queen Mine. Before that, it was called "Picket Post Creek." Today, the creek is usually dry, like a desert riverbed.
Where is Queen Creek Located?
Most of Queen Creek is in Maricopa County. However, some parts of the town reach into Pinal County. To the south and east, Queen Creek borders a community called San Tan Valley.
The town covers about 42.13 square miles (109.1 square kilometers) of land. Only a very small part of it, about 0.028 square miles (0.073 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,378 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,667 | 93.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,316 | 61.8% | |
| 2010 | 26,361 | 510.8% | |
| 2020 | 59,519 | 125.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 76,570 | 190.5% | |
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Queen Creek's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 59,519 people living in Queen Creek. There were 17,965 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The town had 19,628 housing units. The population density was about 1,476 people for every square mile.
People of different backgrounds live in Queen Creek:
- About 72.6% of residents were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 3.2% were Black or African American.
- About 0.6% were Native American.
- About 2.4% were Asian.
- About 0.2% were Pacific Islander.
- About 0.4% were from other races.
- About 4.5% were of mixed races.
- About 16.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.6% were 65 years old or older.
Queen Creek's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 26,361 people. There were 7,720 households. About 50.7% of these households had children under 18. Most households (75.9%) were married couples living together.
The average household had 3.54 people. The average family had 3.77 people.
The median age in Queen Creek was 31 years old. This means half the people were younger than 31, and half were older.
Schools in Queen Creek
Queen Creek has many schools for its students. There are public schools, public charter schools, and private schools.
Public School Districts
The schools in Queen Creek are part of different school districts:
- Queen Creek Unified School District (most of the Maricopa County part)
- Higley Unified School District
- Chandler Unified School District
- Florence Unified School District (in Pinal County)
- J. O. Combs Unified School District (in Pinal County)
- Apache Junction Unified School District (in Pinal County)
Elementary Schools
- Auxier Elementary
- Cortina Elementary
- Desert Mountain Elementary
- Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary
- Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
- Jack Barnes Elementary
- Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
- Queen Creek Elementary
- Schnepf Elementary
Middle and High Schools
- Sossaman Middle School
- Casteel High School
- Crismon High School
- Newell Barney Junior High School
- Payne Junior High School
- Queen Creek High School
- Queen Creek Junior High School
- San Tan Foothills High School
Public Charter Schools
- American Leadership Academy
- Benjamin Franklin Charter School
- Eduprize School
- Heritage Academy-Gateway
- Legacy Traditional School-Queen Creek
Higher Education
- Communiversity at Queen Creek (Rio Salado College)
The Old Rittenhouse Elementary School building now houses the San Tan Historical Society Museum.
Famous People from Queen Creek
- Brock Purdy: An American football player.
- Tony Huffman: A racing driver.
Historic Places in Queen Creek
Queen Creek has several buildings and sites that are important to its history. Some of these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Others are recognized by the San Tan Historical Society.
- Historical Structures in Queen Creek, Arizona
(NRHP = National Register of Historic Places)
(STHS = San Tan Historical Society.)
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The Old Rittenhouse Elementary School, built in 1925. It was a school until 1982 and is now the San Tan Historical Society. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The ruins of the Desert Wells Stage Stop. This was a small stop for stagecoaches in the 1800s, offering water and shelter. It is listed as historical by the San Tan Historical Society.
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A Railroad Water Tank from the 1900s on Rittenhouse Road.
See also
In Spanish: Queen Creek (Arizona) para niños
