Willow Valley, Arizona facts for kids
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Willow Valley, Arizona
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Location in Mohave County and the state of Arizona
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 Willow Valley, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Willow Valley, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.97 sq mi (12.88 km2) |
| • Land | 4.94 sq mi (12.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 475 ft (145 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,059 |
| • Density | 214.55/sq mi (82.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86440
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-83570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866993 |
Willow Valley is a small community in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population studies, even though it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 1,059 people lived there.
Where is Willow Valley Located?
Willow Valley is found in the western part of Mohave County. It sits in the Mohave Valley, right on the east side of the Colorado River. To its east is another community called Mohave Valley. Across the Colorado River to the west, you'll find San Bernardino County, California in California.
A main road, Arizona State Route 95, runs along the eastern edge of Willow Valley. If you drive north on this road for about 18 miles, you'll reach Bullhead City. If you head south for about 5 miles, you'll get to Needles, California.
The total area of Willow Valley is about 5 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a very small part (less than 1%) being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Willow Valley has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 585 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,062 | 81.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,059 | −0.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 585 people living in Willow Valley. By 2010, the population grew to 1,062 people. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 1,059, which is very close to the 2010 number.
Most households in Willow Valley are families. In 2000, about 15% of households had children under 18. Many households (about 58%) were married couples living together. The average age of people living in Willow Valley in 2000 was 56 years old. This means it's a community with many older adults.
See also
- In Spanish: Willow Valley (Arizona) para niños
