Wilhoit, Arizona facts for kids
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Wilhoit, Arizona
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Location in Yavapai County and the state of Arizona
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 Wilhoit, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yavapai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.69 sq mi (40.63 km2) |
| • Land | 15.69 sq mi (40.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,075 ft (1,547 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 864 |
| • Density | 55.07/sq mi (21.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86332
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-82950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 36204 |
Wilhoit is a small community located in Yavapai County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government just for counting people, even though it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
In the year 2000, about 664 people lived in Wilhoit. By the 2020 census, the population had grown to 864 residents.
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Where is Wilhoit?
Wilhoit is found in the state of Arizona. Its exact location is 34°25′8″N 112°36′16″W / 34.41889°N 112.60444°W. This spot is about 5,075 feet (1,547 meters) above sea level.
The community covers a total area of about 15.7 square miles (40.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Wilhoit?
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| 2020 | 864 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 664 people living in Wilhoit. These people lived in 298 different homes. About 187 of these were families.
- Most people (95.6%) were White.
- A small number were Native American (0.9%) or Asian (0.3%).
- Some people (5.7%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average home had about 2.23 people. For families, the average was 2.81 people.
Age Groups
The people in Wilhoit are spread out across different age groups:
- 19.1% were under 18 years old.
- 4.5% were between 18 and 24.
- 17.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 33.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 25.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Wilhoit was 50 years old.
History of Wilhoit
Wilhoit got its name from a man named Frank Wilhoit. In the mid-1920s, a new road was being built. This road would connect the cities of Phoenix and Prescott. It passed through smaller towns like Congress and Yarnell.
Frank Wilhoit helped build parts of this road. He then decided to settle in the area with his wife, Christina. They built a gas station and a garage on one side of the road. On the other side, they opened a restaurant.
Mr. Wilhoit ran the garage, and Mrs. Wilhoit managed the restaurant. Both businesses were very busy. Travelers needed places to eat and get their cars fixed. Car tires in the 1920s often had trouble on gravel roads.
Around 1930, the Wilhoit family moved to Wickenburg. However, the small area they had built up kept their name. Over time, Wilhoit became known for its many mobile homes.
Education in Wilhoit
Children in Wilhoit attend schools in the Kirkland Elementary School District. For high school, students go to Prescott High School. This is because the Prescott Unified School District takes secondary students from the Kirkland district, as required by law.
See also
In Spanish: Wilhoit para niños
