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San Carlos, Arizona
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Location in Gila County and the state of Arizona
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 San Carlos, Arizona
Location in the United States
San Carlos, Arizona
Location in Arizona
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.58 sq mi (22.23 km2) |
| • Land | 8.58 sq mi (22.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,650 ft (801 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,987 |
| • Density | 464.85/sq mi (179.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85550
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-62910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 10812 |
San Carlos (called Sengaah in the Apache language) is a community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a specific area defined for counting people by the government. In 2020, about 3,987 people lived there.
San Carlos is the biggest community and the main center of government for the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. The economy in San Carlos is still growing. It mostly relies on local shops, building jobs, and public services.
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Geography: Where is San Carlos?
San Carlos is located in the southeastern part of Gila County. Its eastern edge is next to the San Carlos River. This river also marks the border with Graham County.
The San Carlos River flows south for about 8 miles (13 km). It then reaches San Carlos Lake, which is a large body of water created by a dam on the Gila River.
The community covers a total area of about 8.6 square miles (22.2 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is water. San Carlos is completely located within the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.
Population: Who Lives in San Carlos?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,542 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,668 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,918 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,716 | 27.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,288 | 42.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,987 | −24.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,716 people living in San Carlos. They lived in 921 households, with 754 of these being families. Most people in San Carlos are Native American.
Many households in San Carlos have children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4 people. The average family had about 4.4 people.
The population in San Carlos is quite young. In 2000, about 42% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 24 years. This means there are many young people and families in the community.
Transportation: Getting Around
San Carlos Apache Nnee Bich'o Nii Transit provides bus services. These buses help people travel within the reservation. They also connect San Carlos to nearby towns like Safford and Globe.
Education: Schools in San Carlos
Students in San Carlos attend schools that are part of the San Carlos Unified School District.
See also
In Spanish: San Carlos (Arizona) para niños
