Greenlee County, Arizona

Greenlee County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census its population was 8,437,[1] making it the least populous county in Arizona. The county seat is Clifton.

Greenlee County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Arizona
Arizona's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°06′06″N 109°16′07″W
Country United States
State Arizona
FoundedMarch 10, 1909
Named forMason Greenlee
SeatClifton
Largest townClifton
Area
 • Total1,848 sq mi (4,790 km2)
 • Land1,843 sq mi (4,770 km2)
 • Water5.3 sq mi (14 km2)  0.3%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total8,437
 • Estimate 
(2019)
9,498
 • Density4.6/sq mi (1.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.greenlee.az.us
1901 Clifton railroad station, now used by the Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations.
Azurite specimen from the great Morenci Mine.

The economy of Greenlee County is dominated by the Morenci Mine, the largest copper mining operation in North America, and one of the largest copper mines in the world. As of 2017, the mine complex, owned by Freeport-McMoRan, had about 3,300 employees.

History

Greenlee County was created in 1909 and named for Mason Greenlee who was an early settler in the Clifton area. It was Arizona's 14th county and formed from part of Graham County, which opposed the formation because Graham County would lose considerable revenue. Clifton has always been the county seat.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,848 square miles (4,790 km2), of which 1,843 square miles (4,770 km2) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km2) (0.3%) is water.[2] It is the second-smallest county by area in Arizona.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Major Highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
192015,362—
19309,886−35.6%
19408,698−12.0%
195012,80547.2%
196011,509−10.1%
197010,330−10.2%
198011,40610.4%
19908,008−29.8%
20008,5476.7%
20108,437−1.3%
2019 (est.)9,498[3]12.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1790–1960[5] 1900–1990[6]
1990–2000[7] 2010–2018[1]

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 8,547 people, 3,117 households, and 2,266 families living in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (2/km2). There were 3,744 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 74.17% White, 0.51% Black or African American, 1.66% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 20.02% from other races, and 3.45% from two or more races. 43.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.19% reported speaking Spanish at home .

There were 3,117 households, out of which 39.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 31.70% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 9.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,384, and the median income for a family was $43,523. Males had a median income of $38,952 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,814. About 8.00% of families and 9.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.10% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,437 people, 3,188 households, and 2,152 families living in the county.[9] The population density was 4.6 inhabitants per square mile (1.8/km2). There were 4,372 housing units at an average density of 2.4 per square mile (0.93/km2).[10] The racial makeup of the county was 77.2% white, 2.3% American Indian, 1.1% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 15.0% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 47.9% of the population.[9] In terms of ancestry, 12.9% were English, 12.1% were German, 10.6% were Irish, and 1.6% were American.[11]

Of the 3,188 households, 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.21. The median age was 34.8 years.[9]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,696 and the median income for a family was $51,729. Males had a median income of $50,446 versus $34,171 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,281. About 9.4% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.[12]

Politics

Greenlee County used to be the most reliably Democratic county in Arizona, owing to the presence of the copper mining industry. It voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election the state's admission into the union in 1912 to 1996, being one of only seven Mountain State counties to support George McGovern.[lower-alpha 1] However, it supported the Republican candidate for the first time in 2000 and has in each of the five presidential elections since.

Presidential election results
Greenlee County vote
by party in presidential elections[13][14]
Year Republican Democratic Others
2020 65.8% 2,433 32.0% 1,182 2.1% 81
2016 57.3% 1,892 33.1% 1,092 9.6% 316
2012 53.3% 1,592 43.9% 1,310 2.8% 84
2008 58.6% 1,712 39.9% 1,165 1.5% 43
2004 61.9% 1,899 37.4% 1,146 0.7% 22
2000 54.7% 1,619 41.1% 1,216 4.2% 125
1996 34.2% 1,159 51.7% 1,755 14.1% 479
1992 36.3% 1,451 42.5% 1,695 21.2% 847
1988 46.2% 1,526 52.5% 1,733 1.3% 43
1984 47.6% 1,801 51.9% 1,963 0.6% 21
1980 40.6% 1,537 54.0% 2,043 5.3% 202
1976 36.1% 1,532 61.2% 2,601 2.7% 114
1972 45.6% 1,758 52.2% 2,013 2.3% 87
1968 27.4% 1,026 64.9% 2,434 7.8% 291
1964 26.5% 1,132 73.6% 3,147
1960 29.9% 1,313 70.0% 3,069 0.1% 4
1956 39.7% 1,784 60.3% 2,711
1952 31.3% 1,377 68.7% 3,019
1948 23.0% 680 69.9% 2,069 7.2% 212
1944 27.3% 739 72.3% 1,956 0.3% 9
1940 22.1% 619 77.6% 2,175 0.3% 9
1936 12.3% 218 86.2% 1,526 1.5% 27
1932 19.3% 377 79.7% 1,558 1.0% 19
1928 42.1% 685 57.4% 935 0.5% 8
1924 30.0% 404 57.0% 768 13.1% 176
1920 44.5% 905 55.6% 1,131
1916 28.8% 672 63.9% 1,492 7.3% 170
1912 9.3% 109 55.5% 652 35.2% 413

The county is located in Arizona's 1st congressional district, which has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+2 and is represented by Democratic Congressman Tom O'Halleran. In the Arizona House of Representatives it is represented by Republican Becky Nutt and Republican Drew John.[15] In the Arizona Senate it is represented by Republican Gail Griffin.[16]

Communities
Map of incorporated and unincorporated areas in Greenlee County

Towns

Ghost Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Other locations
  • Strayhorse, a location along Route 191 in the vicinity of Strayhorse creek/canyon/campground[17]

County population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Greenlee County.[18][19]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Population (2010 Census) Municipal type Incorporated
1 † Clifton 3,311 Town
2 Morenci 1,489 CDP
3 Duncan 696 Town 1938
4 York 557 CDP
5 Franklin 92 CDP

See also

References
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  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  4. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  5. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
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  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  9. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  10. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  11. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  12. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
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  14. Scammon, Richard M. (compiler); America at the Polls: A Handbook of Presidential Election Statistics 1920-1964; pp. 487-489 ISBN 0405077114
  15. "Member Roster at Arizona Legislature". Archived from the original on 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  16. "Member Roster for Arizona Senate". Archived from the original on 2009-05-13. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  17. https://www.newspapers.com/image/116945800/?terms=strayhorse
  18. "2010 U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
  19. https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/block/2010/

Notes
  1. The others were Deer Lodge and Silver Bow in Montana, Costilla and Pitkin in Colorado, plus San Miguel and Rio Arriba in New Mexico

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