Sierra Vista, Arizona

Infobox Settlement
official_name = City of Sierra Vista, Arizona
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in Cochise County and the state of Arizona


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Arizona
subdivision_name2 = Cochise
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = 1956
government_type =
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Bob Strain
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 397.5
area_total_sq_mi = 153.4
area_land_km2 = 397.4
area_land_sq_mi = 153.46
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_water_sq_mi = 0.04
elevation_ft = 4633
elevation_m = 1412
population_as_of = 2007
population_footnotes = cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-04.csv|title=Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Arizona|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=2008-07-10|accessdate=2008-07-14]
twin_towns=Cananea, Mexico. Radebeul, Germany
population_total = 43044
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population_density_km2 = 105.4
population_density_sq_mi = 273.2
timezone = MST (no DST)
utc_offset = -7
latd = 31 |latm = 32 |lats = 44 |latNS = N
longd = 110 |longm = 16 |longs = 35 |longEW = W
website = http://www.ci.sierra-vista.az.us/
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postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 85600-85699
area_code = 520
GNIS_id = 11284
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 04-66820
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Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, USA. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 41,908.cite web | date = June 21 2006 | url = http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2005-04-04.csv | title = Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arizona | format = CSV | work = 2005 Population Estimates | publisher = U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division | accessdate = November 14 | accessyear = 2006] Fort Huachuca, a U.S. Army post, is located in the northwest part of the city.

Geography

Sierra Vista is located at coor dms|31|32|44|N|110|16|35|W|city (31.545498, -110.276500)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 153.5 square miles (397.5 km²), of which 153.5 square miles (397.5 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) is water. It is located 4,623 feet above sea level.

Demographics

Sierra Vista is the largest of seven incorporated cities in Cochise County accounting for nearly one-third of the County's estimated population of 137,200 [ [http://www.cochise.edu/deptsdirs/organizations/cer/cer_publications.asp Cochise: Center For Economic Research - Publications ] ] . According to the March 2007 release of the Cochise College, Center for Economic Research's (CER) 2008 Economic Outlook [ [http://www.cochise.edu/deptsdirs/organizations/cer/cer_publications.asp Cochise: Center For Economic Research - Publications ] ] , the July 2007 Arizona Department of Commerce (DEC) estimated population for the City of Sierra Vista, Arizona was 44,736. According to Census 2000 population counts the City's population were 37,775; representing an estimated 18.4 percent growth in population from 2000 to 2007. In addition, Sierra Vista is the 16th largest incorporated place in Arizona as of July 2007 DEC estimated population figures.

Also indicated in the CER 2008 Economic Outlook publication, the Arizona DEC estimates the Sierra Vista Area size is approximately 72,000, which includes outlying areas of Sierra Vista Southeast Census Designated Place (CDP), Huachuca City, Tombstone, Whetstone, and surrounding areas. The population of the Sierra Vista Area is estimated to reach nearly 100,000 by 2028.

According to Census 2000 figures, the Sierra Vista population is comprised of 14,196 households, and 9,993 families residing in the city. The population density was 246.1 people per square mile (95.0/km²). There were 15,685 housing units at an average density of 102.2/sq mi (39.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.34% White, 10.89% Black or African American, 3.57% Asian, 0.83% Native American and 0.46% Pacific Islander. 6.05% of the population is from other races, and 4.86% from two or more races. 15.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

There were 14,196 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,427, and the median income for a family was $44,077. Males had a median income of $30,053 versus $23,805 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,436. About 8.0% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

As of Census 2000, of the population (37,775) 25 years and older 91.5 percent had at least a high school diploma or equivalent and an estimated 25.7 percent held a bachelors degree or higher [37,775] . The CER indicates that there has been an increasing trend for residents to attain a bachelor's degree or higher making the local area competitive in today's technological working environment. The estimated population of resident's educated at a post-secondary level (some college credit or more) in Sierra Vista is estimated to be higher than county, state, and national averages [ [http://www.cochise.edu/deptsdirs/organizations/cer/cer_publications.asp Cochise: Center For Economic Research - Publications ] ] .

The city includes Fort Huachuca, a U.S. Army post, an active and historical military installation and a communications and information technology hub.

ports teams and events

The [http://www.azfl.com/league2/cavaliers/index.html Cochise County Cavaliers] are an Arizona Football League (semi-pro/minor league football) team that plays at Apache Middle School. The team was established in 2005.

History of Sierra Vista

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