More about PhoenixPhoenix is the capital, largest city and largest metropolitan area in the state of Arizona, United States. Phoenix is ranked: the fifth-largest city in the U.S., with a population of 3,790,000 (as of the 2004 census); also ranked as the United States third most populous city after New York City and Los Angeles. Phoenix is also the second largest city on the West Coast of the United States. Rumors are spreading that Phoenix will surpass Los Angeles in 2006 as the most second most populas city in the United States. the 14th largest metropolitan area of the United States, with a population of 3,251,876 (2000 census) the largest capital city by area and population in the U.S. (including Washington, DC) the eighth-fastest growing metropolitan area in the U.S. (2000 census) Phoenix was incorporated on February 5, 1881. It is the county seat of Maricopa County and the principal city of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Phoenix is called Hoodzo (lit. the place is hot) in Navajo (a language spoken in Arizona & New Mexico) and Fiinigis in Western Apache (a language spoken in Arizona). Phoenix, Arizona Flag (Detail) Seal (Detail) Nickname: "Valley of the Sun" Location in Arizona Founded -Incorporated May 4, 1868 February 5, 1881 County Maricopa County Mayor Phil Gordon Area - Total - Water 1,230.5 km² (475.1 mi²) 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) 0.05% Population - City (2000) - Density - Metropolitan 1,416,055 (2004 est) 1,074/km² 3,251,876 Time zone Mountain (UTC –7) Coordinates WGS-84 (GPS) (2004 est)) 33.4483° N 112.0763° W phoenix.gov Phoenix Demographics Phoenix Sunrise At the census of 2000, there were 1,321,045 people, 465,834 households, and 307,450 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,074/km² (2,782/mi²). There were 495,832 housing units at an average density of 403/km² (1,044/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.07% White, 5.10% African American, 2.02% Native American, 2.00% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 16.40% from other races, and 3.28% from two or more races. 34.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any country origin. There were 465,834 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.39. In the city the population age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $41,207, and the median income for a family was $46,467. Males had a median income of $32,820 versus $27,466 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,833. 15.8% of the population and 11.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Today...Mostly sunny. Highs 102 to 107. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 76 to 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening...Becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. chance of precipitation 20 percent. Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs 101 to 106. South wind 5 to 10 mph in the morning...Becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 77 to 87. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 10 percent. Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs 103 to 108. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Monday...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Highs 105 to 110. Tuesday...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Highs 105 to 110. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Highs 105 to 110. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Highs 105 to 110. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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