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Prescott Valley, Arizona

Prescott Valley is a town located in Yavapai County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 23,535.

Geography Prescott Valley is located at 34°36'8" North, 112°19'19" West (34.602229, -112.321922)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 82.2 km² (31.7 mi²). 82.2 km² (31.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 23,535 people, 8,964 households, and 6,633 families residing in the town. The population density is 286.5/km² (742.0/mi²). There are 9,484 housing units at an average density of 115.4/km² (299.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.10% White, 0.48% African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 4.59% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 11.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 8,964 households out of which 33.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% are married couples living together, 10.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% are non-families. 19.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.60 and the average family size is 2.96.

In the town the population is spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $34,341, and the median income for a family is $37,257. Males have a median income of $30,097 versus $21,049 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,248. 10.9% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.9% are under the age of 18 and 6.7% are 65 or older.



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