Prescott Arizona Demographics
Prescott is located in central Arizona amid the largest strand of Ponderosa Pine in the world. Since Prescott's founding as the first territorial Capital of Arizona and the establishment of nearby Fort Whipple, government has been a dominant sector in the city's economy. Prescott is the headquarters of the Prescott National Forest and is the Yavapai County seat. The city is named in honor of William Hicking Prescott, a noted historian
| FOUNDED |
1864 |
INCORPORATED |
1883 |
| COUNTY |
Yavapai County |
ELEVATION |
5,400 ft. |
| DISTANCE TO PHOENIX |
102 miles |
DISTANCE TO TUCSON |
213 miles |
| HIGHWAYS |
I-17, SR 69, SR 89 |
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Population
| |
1990 |
2000 |
2001 |
| Prescott |
26,592 |
33,938 |
35,815 |
| Yavapai County |
107,714 |
167,517 |
175,305 |
| Arizona |
3,665,227 |
5,130,632 |
5,319,895 |
Principal Economic Activities
Prescott is the center for trade in the region, with abundant retail establishments, rofessional services and manufacturing plants. Yavapai Regional Medical Center and Veterans Administration Hospital provide excellent diagnostic emergency and treatment centers. Travil and tourism, cultural institutions and government offices are important to Prescott's economy. Prescott National Forest, area lakes, and established trail and park systems provide numerous outdoor activities for residents and visitors.
| County Employment |
1990 |
2001 |
| Agriculture |
|
815 |
| Construction |
2,325 |
4,875 |
| FIRE |
1,050 |
1,575 |
| Government |
5,875 |
9,975 |
| Manufacturing |
2,325 |
3,375 |
| Mining |
925 |
1,075 |
| Services |
6,625 |
15,275 |
| TCPU |
1,075 |
1,325 |
| Trade |
7,625 |
13,700 |
Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security |
Major Private Employers
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Sturm Ruger & Company
- Yavapai Regional Medical Center
- Phelps Dodge Bagdad Copper Mine
- Wal-Mart
Major Public Employers
- City of Prescott
- State of Arizona
- Yavapai County
- Prescott Unified School District
- Veterans Administration Medical Center
Labor Force Data
| |
1990 |
2000 |
2001 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
11,412 |
17,098 |
17,824 |
| Unemployed |
583 |
532 |
582 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.1% |
3.1% |
3.3% |
| Growth Indicators |
1990 |
2000 |
2001 |
| New Building Permits |
800 |
1,145 |
1,228 |
| Taxable Sales ($) |
191,365,533 |
789,457,474 |
835,770,238 |
| Net Assessed Valuation ($) |
139,146,965 |
297,152,634 |
325,907,477 |
Scenic Attractions
Prescott is rich in historic and scenic attractions. Sharlot Hall Museum and the Smoki Museum contain pioneer and Indian artifacts. Nearby recreational opportunities include: Thumb Butte, Prescott's outstanding landmark; scenic drives, such as the Senator Highway, and the Prescott National Forest, which contains more than 1.2 million acres of land. A number of lakes are within the vicinity, including Lunx, Granite Basin, Watson, Willow and Goldwater. Major annual events include territorial Days, Bluegrass Festival, and All-Indian Pow Wow in June; the Prescott Frontier Days Roado and Celebration on the Fourth of July; the Phippen Western Art Show on Memorial Day weekend; the County Fair and the Faire on the Square in September; and the Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting in December.
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