El Mirage, Arizona

El Mirage is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,609.

Geography

El Mirage is located at 33°35'59" North, 112°19'20" West (33.599778, -112.322261)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.0 km² (9.7 mi²). 25.0 km² (9.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 7,609 people, 2,121 households, and 1,737 families residing in the city. The population density is 303.8/km² (786.8/mi²). There are 3,162 housing units at an average density of 126.3/km² (326.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 66.26% White, 3.29% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 26.18% from other races, and 2.98% from two or more races. 66.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,121 households out of which 48.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% are married couples living together, 17.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% are non-families. 13.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.59 and the average family size is 3.87.

In the city the population is spread out with 36.8% under the age of 18, 14.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 25 years. For every 100 females there are 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $33,813, and the median income for a family is $33,468. Males have a median income of $25,176 versus $19,192 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,342. 15.9% of the population and 12.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 14.2% are under the age of 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older.