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Sun Lakes, Arizona
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Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona
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 Sun Lakes, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Sun Lakes, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.40 sq mi (13.98 km2) |
| • Land | 5.38 sq mi (13.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,868 |
| • Density | 2,766.14/sq mi (1,068.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85248
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| Area code(s) | 480 |
| FIPS code | 04-70530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410025 |
Sun Lakes is a special kind of community in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially run by its own city government.
In 2020, about 14,868 people lived in Sun Lakes. It's known as a community mostly for adults, especially those who are retired. It has five country club areas, some of which are gated communities (meaning they have controlled entrances). These areas include Oakwood, IronWood, Palo Verde, Cottonwood, and Sun Lakes 1.
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Where is Sun Lakes Located?
Sun Lakes is found in the southeastern part of Maricopa County. It shares borders with the city of Chandler to the north and east. To the south, it borders an area called Goodyear Village in Pinal County.
Sun Lakes is about 2.5 miles (4 km) east of a major highway called Interstate 10. It's also about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of downtown Phoenix, a much larger city.
How Big is Sun Lakes?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Sun Lakes covers a total area of about 5.4 square miles (13.98 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.02 square miles or 0.06 square kilometers) being water.
Who Lives in Sun Lakes?
Sun Lakes has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| 1980 | 1,925 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,578 | 241.7% | |
| 2000 | 11,936 | 81.5% | |
| 2010 | 13,975 | 17.1% | |
| 2020 | 14,868 | 6.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 11,936 people living in Sun Lakes. Most of the people living there were White (98.4%). A small number were Black or African American (0.8%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.3%). About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
What is the Age of Residents?
Sun Lakes is known for being a community where many older adults live. In 2000, about 66.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. Only a very small number of residents were under 18 (0.2%). The average age of people in Sun Lakes was 69 years old.
What About Households and Income?
In 2000, there were 6,683 households in Sun Lakes. Most of these households (69.5%) were married couples living together. Many households (25.8%) had only one person living in them, and a large number of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average income for a household in Sun Lakes was about $43,634 per year. For families, the average income was around $50,333. A small percentage of families (2.0%) and individuals (2.8%) lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Sun Lakes
Children living in Sun Lakes attend schools that are part of the Chandler Unified School District.
Images for kids
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Map showing Sun Lakes in Maricopa County, Arizona.
See also
In Spanish: Sun Lakes (Arizona) para niños
