Vail, Arizona facts for kids
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Vail, Arizona
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Vail sign made of 2 large railroad spikes forming a V
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Location in Pima County and Arizona
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 Vail, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Vail, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.68 sq mi (58.73 km2) |
| • Land | 22.68 sq mi (58.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,238 ft (987 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,604 |
| • Density | 599.90/sq mi (231.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85641
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-78540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 13150 |
Vail is a community located in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It's about 24 miles (39 km) southeast of a larger city called Tucson. Vail is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 13,604 people lived in Vail. This number has grown a lot over the years. The area is famous for the nearby Colossal Cave, which is a large cave system. It's also close to the Rincon Mountains District of Saguaro National Park, a popular place for visitors in Arizona.
Vail started as a stop for trains on the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was a place where trains could get water and switch tracks. This spot was chosen because it was the last flat area before the train tracks went into the Cienega Creek bed.
The community was named after two early ranchers, Edward and Walter Vail. They started their ranches in the late 1800s. Edward Vail gave the railroad permission to build tracks across his land. Edward owned the Vail Ranch, and his brother Walter owned the nearby Empire Ranch. The Empire Ranch is now part of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. People in Vail have tried to make it an official town with its own government, but these attempts were not successful in 2013 and 2023.
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Geography of Vail
Vail is located at a specific point on the map: 32.001939 degrees North and 110.700286 degrees West. This helps us find its exact spot in Arizona.
The United States Census Bureau says that Vail covers a total area of about 18.2 square miles (47.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Vail's Population and People
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| 2020 | 13,604 | — | |
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The number of people living in Vail has increased quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 2,484 people. By 2010, the population had grown to 10,208 people. This was a big jump, showing that more families were choosing to live in Vail. In 2020, the population reached 13,604.
Who Lives in Vail?
Based on the 2010 census, Vail is home to a diverse group of people.
- About 69.8% of the people were non-Hispanic white.
- About 3.3% were Black or African American.
- About 0.9% were Native American.
- About 2.4% were Asian.
- About 0.2% were Pacific Islander.
- About 5.0% were from other races.
- About 4.1% were of mixed race.
People of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 19.4% of the population.
The community has people of all ages.
- Children aged 0–4 years old made up 7.5% of the population.
- Children aged 5–17 years old made up 23.2% of the population.
- Adults aged 18–64 years old made up 62.0% of the total.
- People aged 65 and over made up 7.3% of the population.
Education in Vail
Students in Vail attend schools that are part of the Vail Unified School District. This district serves the educational needs of the community's children and teens.
Notable People from Vail
- Nick Gonzales - He is a professional baseball player who plays second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Vail (Arizona) para niños
