78-554: Lake Havasu City ( / ˈ h ɑː v ə s uː / , HAH -və-soo ) is a city in Mohave County , Arizona , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 57,144, up from 52,527 in 2010. It is served by Lake Havasu City Airport . The community first started during World War II as Site Six, an Army Air Corps rest camp on the shores of Lake Havasu . In 1958, American businessman Robert P. McCulloch purchased 3,353 acres (13.57 km) of property on
156-606: A propane transfer from a Doxol railroad car to a storage tank on the Getz rail siding near Andy Devine Avenue/Route 66. Firefighters Memorial Park in Kingman is dedicated to the 11 firefighters who died in the blaze. The 1915-built Mohave County Courthouse and 1909-built Jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The downtown and other areas of Kingman were evaluated for historic resources in
234-542: A 1985 study, the Kingman Multiple Resources Area study. The study identified 63 historic resources in Kingman and led to many of them being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The county courthouse and jail, a 1928-built locomotive (the Santa Fe 3759 ), a World War II gunnery school radio tower , and about 50 various houses and other buildings in Kingman are listed on
312-443: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.94. 25.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64 and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
390-436: A field office located in Kingman. Mohave County Superior Court is located in Kingman. Mohave County Administration offices are located in Kingman. The Mohave County Fairgrounds are located in Kingman. According to Kingman's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The Kingman Airport is located 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Kingman on Arizona State Route 66 . The airport
468-473: A legal entity (the act is referenced in resolution #63-12-1). McCulloch Properties flew in prospective residents from around the United States for free in what became a substantial air operation. To qualify, prospective customers were required to put down a fully refundable deposit. McCulloch Properties acquired over a half-dozen commercial aircraft and in 1970, bought a small charter carrier, converting
546-533: A location for long-term aircraft storage due to its suitable large ramp space and a long, decommissioned runway. Kingman is a non-towered airport . Located downtown, the Kingman station has daily services on Amtrak 's Amtrak Southwest Chief between Los Angeles and Chicago . The historically significant station is constructed in Mission Revival style. Prior to the establishment of Amtrak in 1971,
624-528: A significant role in this important era of America's history. Following the war, the Kingman Airfield was one of the largest reclamation sites for obsolete military aircraft. Postwar, Kingman experienced growth as several major employers moved into the vicinity. In 1953, Kingman was used to detain those men accused of practicing polygamy in the Short Creek raid , which was at the time one of
702-582: A stop at 915 W Beale St. Tri-State Shuttle connects Kingman with Harry Reid International Airport in Paradise. Amtrak Thruway is Kingman station bus service that travels to Las Vegas 's stations at South Strip Transit Terminal, Airport Terminal One and Las Vegas downtown , called the Amtrak Kingman-Las Vegas Thruway Motorcoach, a 107 miles (172 km) trip. There is also a Laughlin to Kingman Amtrak Station at
780-541: A visitors' center, London leased it back for a quit rent of a Hopi Kachina figure . Since its inauguration on October 5, 1971, London Bridge has become the second-largest tourist attraction in Arizona, after the Grand Canyon . Lake Havasu City is an active event destination for a wide range of people. During spring months, the community is joined by university students for spring break . In 1995, Lake Havasu City
858-499: A week. The following public use airports are located in Mohave County: The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Mohave County. † county seat 35°40′55″N 113°51′47″W / 35.68194°N 113.86306°W / 35.68194; -113.86306 Kingman, Arizona Kingman is a city in and the county seat of Mohave County , Arizona , United States. It
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#1732771778717936-571: Is 60 miles (97 km) south of Kingman , the Mohave county seat , and 193 miles (311 km) northwest of Phoenix . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 46.4 square miles (120 km), of which 0.05 square miles (0.13 km), or 0.10%, are water. The only surface access to Lake Havasu City is by road via Arizona State Route 95 , which meets Interstate 40 19 miles (31 km) to
1014-542: Is Ron Foggin. The city attorney is Carl Cooper. The city government also includes boards and commissions that assist the council in decision making. They are the: Arizona State Prison – Kingman , a privately run prison of the Arizona Department of Corrections , is located in unincorporated Mohave County near Kingman. The United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management has
1092-689: Is a remake of the 1978 film Piranha . It debuted in Lake Havasu on August 19, 2010, and was released nationally on August 20, 2010. The Concepts x New Balance Made in U.K. 991.5 "Lake Havasu" athletic shoe was inspired by the story of the London Bridge's relocation to Arizona, and the transatlantic partnership between U.K. shoe manufacturer New Balance and American shoe retailer Concepts. Lake Havasu City Mayor Mark Nexsen officially declared February 27, 2018 as "Concepts/New Balance 991.5 'Made in U.K.' Lake Havasu Shoe Day." Indie rock band Pedro
1170-552: Is also notable for being home to a large polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints sect located in Colorado City . Mohave County has had five county seats: Mohave City (1864–1867), Hardyville (1867–1873), Cerbat (1873–1877), Mineral Park (1877–1887), and Kingman (1887–present). According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 13,461 square miles (34,860 km ), of which 13,311 square miles (34,480 km )
1248-506: Is home to Winterfest, an annual event which draws thousands of visitors and residents for two days of food, activities, entertainment, and products from over 200 vendors from across the United States. Lake Havasu City is located in southwestern Mohave County on the east side of Lake Havasu , a reservoir on the Colorado River , at 34°29′N 114°19′W / 34.483°N 114.317°W / 34.483; -114.317 . It
1326-541: Is land and 150 square miles (390 km ) (1.1%) is water. It is the second-largest county by area in Arizona and the fifth-largest in the contiguous United States . The county consists of two sections divided by the Grand Canyon , with no direct land communication between them. The northern section, smaller and less populated, forms the western part of the Arizona Strip , bordering Utah and Nevada. The larger southern section borders Nevada and California across
1404-658: Is located in unincorporated Mohave County near Golden Valley and Kingman . The following school districts serve Mohave County: Additionally there is a charter school : The Mohave County Library has ten branches. The branches in Bullhead City, Kingman and Lake Havasu City are open 56 hours a week. The branch in Mohave Valley is open 40 hours a week. Branches in Chloride, Dolan Springs, Golden Shores, Golden Valley, Meadview and Valle Vista are open 15 hours
1482-826: Is located in Lake Havasu City. MCC also is home of one of the Northern Arizona University extended campuses. Arizona State University opened a new lower-tuition 4-year college campus, the ASU Colleges at Lake Havasu City , in August 2012. In September 2024, ASU announced that the campus would close in June 2025 in response to state budget cuts. The city operates under a council-manager form of government. The mayor and six councilmembers are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council sets
1560-526: Is named after Lewis Kingman , an engineer for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad . It is located 105 miles (169 km) southeast of Las Vegas , Nevada, and 180 miles (290 km) northwest of Arizona's state capital, Phoenix . The population was 32,689 at the 2020 census . Lt. Edward Fitzgerald Beale , a U.S. Navy officer in the service of the Army Corps of Topographical Engineers , was ordered by
1638-484: Is planned to be replaced by Interstate 11 once built to interstate highway standards . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city of Kingman has a total area of 37.5 square miles (97 km ), all land. Kingman sits on the eastern edge of the Mojave Desert , but it is located in a cold desert climate ( Köppen BWk ) due to its plateau location. Kingman's higher elevation and location between
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#17327717787171716-415: The 2020 census , there were 32,689 people. At the 2010 census , there were 28,068 people. At the 2000 census , there were 20,069 people, 7,854 households and 5,427 families residing in the city. The population density was 669.7 people per square mile (258.6 people/km ). There were 8,604 housing units at an average density of 287.1 units per square mile (110.8 units/km ). The racial make-up of
1794-464: The City of London , England , when the bridge was replaced in 1968. The bridge was disassembled on contract with Sundt Construction of Tucson , and the marked stones were shipped to Lake Havasu City and reassembled by Sundt for another US$ 7 million. The construction took three years to complete. McCulloch gave an acre of land in Lake Havasu City to London. When Lake Havasu City wanted to use this land for
1872-940: The Colorado Plateau and the Lower Colorado River Valley keeps summer high temperatures away from the extremes (115 °F (46 °C) or more) experienced by Phoenix and the Colorado River Valley. The higher elevation also contributes to winter cold and occasional snowfall. Summer daytime highs reach above 90 °F (32 °C) frequently, but rarely exceed 107 °F (42 °C). Summertime lows usually remain between 60 and 70 °F (16 and 21 °C). Winter highs are generally mild, ranging from around 50 to 60 °F (10 to 16 °C), but winter nighttime lows often fall to freezing, with significantly lower temperatures possible, and occasional snow. The record low temperature in Kingman
1950-418: The Colorado River , which forms most of the county's western boundary. The southern section includes Kingman, the county seat, and other cities, as well as part of the Mojave Desert . Mohave County and its adjacent counties form the largest such block of counties outside of Alaska. Their combined land area is 89,567.34 square miles (231,978.3 km ), or larger than that of the state of Idaho . They include
2028-631: The Kingman Terminal Railroad (KGTR) opened at the Kingman Airport Authority and Industrial Park. The KGTR is a short line railroad owned by Patriot Rail . Patriot Rail owns and operates 13 railroads in 13 states across the U.S. The KGTR interchanges with BNSF and delivers to businesses at the industrial park. The City of Kingman operates Kingman Area Regional Transit. Kingman is served by the intercity bus companies Greyhound and TUFESA . FlixBus boards from
2106-639: The Mohave Generating Station in nearby Laughlin, Nevada , in 1971 contributed to Kingman's population growth. Also, the location of a General Cable plant at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park provided steady employment. The Kingman Explosion, also known as the Doxol Disaster or Kingman BLEVE, was a catastrophic boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) that occurred on July 5, 1973, during
2184-643: The National Park Service : As of the census of 2010, there were 200,186 people, 82,539 households, and 54,036 families living in the county. The population density was 15.0 inhabitants per square mile (5.8/km ). There were 110,911 housing units at an average density of 8.3 units per square mile (3.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 86.9% white, 2.2% American Indian, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 6.0% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 14.8% of
2262-762: The National Wilderness Preservation System . Most of these are managed by the Bureau of Land Management , but some are integral parts of the preceding protected areas, or have shared jurisdiction with the BLM. Some extend into neighboring counties (as indicated below) All wilderness areas within Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument are managed by BLM, although the National Monument shares management with
2340-645: The Tropicana Laughlin in Laughlin, Nevada , a 34-mile (55 km) trip. The water system uses groundwater . The same aquifer serving the city is used by the industrial agriculture in the surrounding desert. Kingman has one public school district, one charter school district and one Christian school. Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) consists of 12 schools, ranging from Kindergarten to high school. Elementary schools Middle schools High schools K–12 Kingman has been used as
2418-607: The U.S. War Department to build a federal wagon road across the 35th parallel . His secondary orders were to test the feasibility of the use of camels as pack animals in the Southwestern desert. Beale traveled through the present-day Kingman in 1857 surveying the road and in 1859 to build the road. Beale's Wagon Road became part of U.S. Route 66 and later Interstate 40 . Remnants of the wagon road can still be seen in White Cliffs Canyon in Kingman. Kingman
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2496-507: The census of 2000, there were 155,032 people, 62,809 households, and 43,401 families living in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile (4.6 people/km ). There were 80,062 housing units at an average density of 6 units per square mile (2.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.1% White , 0.5% Black or African American , 2.4% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 4.0% from other races , and 2.1% from two or more races. 11.1% of
2574-486: The census of 2000, there were 41,938 people, 17,911 households, and 12,716 families residing in the city. The population density was 974.4 inhabitants per square mile (376.2/km). There were 23,018 housing units at an average density of 534.8 per square mile (206.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White , 0.3% Black or African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.5% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. 7.9% of
2652-499: The #1 (San Bernardino), #2 (Coconino), #5 (Mohave), and #7 (Lincoln) largest counties outside of Alaska. If Nye County, Nevada - which is #3 for total county area that does not border Mohave but borders neighboring Lincoln and Clark counties is included, then the combined land area would be 107,726.34 squard miles or larger than the state of Colorado . There are 18 official wilderness areas in Mohave County that are part of
2730-458: The Lion 's sixth studio album Havasu was written about the one year of childhood the singer spent living in the city. Mohave County, Arizona Mohave County occupies the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona . As of the 2020 census , its population was 213,267. The county seat is Kingman , and the largest city is Lake Havasu City . It is the fifth largest county in
2808-568: The National Register, comprising the majority of National Register listings in Mohave County . Kingman is in central Mohave County, along Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 93 . The city is served by three exits on I-40, which leads east 147 miles (237 km) to Flagstaff and southwest 62 miles (100 km) to Needles, California . US-93 leads northwest 107 miles (172 km) to Las Vegas and southeast 130 miles (210 km) to Wickenburg , 54 miles (87 km) from Phoenix . US 93
2886-672: The United States (by area). Mohave County includes the Lake Havasu City–Kingman, Arizona Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Las Vegas - Henderson , Nevada -Arizona Combined Statistical Area . Mohave County contains parts of Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area and all of the Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument . The Kaibab , Fort Mojave and Hualapai Indian Reservations also lie within
2964-739: The Western Winter Blast pyrotechnics convention, Havasu 95 Speedway, the Chilln-n-Swilln Beer Festival annual charity event, the Havasu Triathlon, and the Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair. During the winter months, the community is joined by retirees from colder regions of the country and Canada. During this period, multiple events are held on McCulloch Boulevard. Typically during the second weekend of February, McCulloch Boulevard
3042-475: The area from California and elsewhere in the United States. The city operates Lake Havasu City Transit. Vegas Airporter provides service from Lake Havasu City to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Havasu Landing Resort and Casino provides a ferry to Havasu Lake, California . Lake Havasu City Airport , also known as Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, is a general aviation airport owned by
3120-540: The building had fallen into disrepair. A total renovation was completed in 2010. The station houses a model railroad museum. Amtrak Thruway offers connecting service to Las Vegas. Kingman is located on the Southern Transcon route of the BNSF Railway which is the main transcontinental route between Los Angeles and Chicago, which carries approximately 100 to 150 freight trains per day. In August 2012,
3198-549: The city and located 6 miles north of the central business district of Lake Havasu City. Lake Havasu City has a hot desert climate ( BWh ), with extremely hot summers , mild winters , and very little rainfall . The hottest temperature in Arizona was recorded in Havasu City. Lake Havasu City is a very hot city, even by Arizona standards; here, the highest temperature ever recorded in the state, 128 °F (53 °C),
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3276-815: The city was $ 36,499, and the median income for a family was $ 41,393. Males had a median income of $ 31,594 versus $ 21,576 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,403. About 6.6% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. Lake Havasu City is served by the Lake Havasu Unified School District . There are currently six elementary schools: Jamaica Elementary, Oro Grande Classical Academy, Starline Elementary, Smoketree Elementary, Nautilus Elementary, and Havasupai Elementary), one middle school (Thunderbolt Middle School), one high school ( Lake Havasu High School ), and several alternative schools in
3354-417: The city was 88.0% White , <0.1% Black or African American , 1.0% Native American , 0.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 3.4% from other races and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race comprised 12.2% of the population. There were 7,854 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had
3432-629: The city's policy and direction, and appoints the City Manager who is tasked with the responsibility for carrying out council policies and administering the day-to-day operations. Per the City Code, the Department Directors are appointed by the City Manager. As of November, 2008, 64 percent of registered voters in Lake Havasu City are Republican, 35 percent Democrat, and the remaining 1 percent Independent. Lake Havasu City hosted
3510-414: The city. Lake Havasu Unified went through some strict budget cuts, closing one of its two middle schools (Daytona Middle School), and distributing 6th graders throughout the elementaries and 7th and 8th grades to Thunderbolt Middle School. Local voters passed a bond and a budget override for the district in 2016, helping to alleviate some school district budget problems. A campus of Mohave Community College
3588-418: The council-manager form of government. The city council, which is the policymaking and legitimate authority, consists of a mayor , vice-mayor , a five-member council and the city manager. The mayor is Ken Watkins and the vice-mayor seat is vacant. The city council consists of five elected officials – councilmembers SueAnn Mello, Jamie Scott Stehly, Deana Nelson, Cherish Sammeli and Keith Walker. The city manager
3666-409: The county was $ 31,521, and the median income for a family was $ 36,311. Males had a median income of $ 28,505 versus $ 20,632 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,788. About 9.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. Since 2008, Mohave has taken over from Graham and Yavapai as
3744-498: The county's vote, with Kamala Harris in 2024 received less than 22 percent of the vote. In 2024, Donald Trump received 77.4% of the vote in Mohave County. According to Ballotpedia, Mohave County makes up 2.98% of Arizona's voting percentage. [1] The Mohave County Administration Building is located in downtown Kingman at 700 West Beale Street. The old County Complex, which the Administration Building replaced,
3822-537: The county. Mohave County was the one of four original Arizona Counties created by the 1st Arizona Territorial Legislature . The county territory was originally defined as being west of longitude 113° 20' and north of the Bill Williams River . Pah-Ute County was created from it in 1865 and was merged back into Mohave County in 1871 when much of its territory was ceded to Nevada in 1866. The county's present boundaries were established in 1881. The county
3900-575: The east side of the lake along Pittsburgh Point, a peninsula that would eventually be transformed into an island. After four years of planning, McCulloch Properties acquired another 13,000 acres (53 km) of federal land in the surrounding area. Lake Havasu City was established on September 30, 1963, by a resolution of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, as the Lake Havasu Irrigation and Drainage District, making it
3978-588: The final appreciation dinner for retiring United States Senator Barry Goldwater , the 1964 Republican Party presidential nominee, at the Nautical Inn Convention Center on October 21, 1986. The Day of the Wolves is a 1971 heist film starring Richard Egan . It was directed, written and produced by Ferde Grofe Jr. It was the first movie to be made on location in the new town of Lake Havasu City. The London Bridge's relocation to Arizona
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#17327717787174056-450: The highest overnight low temperature (record high minimum) ever recorded was 98 °F (37 °C) on July 22, 2003. The winters, on the other hand, are very pleasant, with typical daily highs in the 60s and 70s Fahrenheit (16–26 °C), and infrequent night frosts. Mean annual rainfall is only 4.16 inches (106 millimeters); winter is the wettest season, but even then, rain occurs on an average of only 2–3 days per month. As of
4134-627: The largest arrests in American history. In 1955, Ford Motor Company established a proving ground (now one of the Chrysler Proving Grounds ) in nearby Yucca at the former Yucca Army Airfield . Several major new neighborhoods in Kingman were developed to house the skilled workers and professionals employed at the proving ground. Likewise, the development of the Mineral Park mine near adjacent Chloride , and construction of
4212-529: The mining town of Cerbat in 1873, then to Mineral Park near Chloride . After some time, the county seat and all instruments were permanently moved to Kingman in 1887. During World War II, Kingman was the site of a U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) airfield. The Kingman Army Airfield was founded at the beginning of the war as an aerial gunnery training base. It became one of the USAAF's largest, training some 35,000 soldiers and airmen. The airfield and Kingman played
4290-564: The north of the city and Interstate 10 74 miles (119 km) to the south. C. V. Wood , who designed Disneyland, was hired by Robert McCulloch to lay out Lake Havasu's unique road system. In the early stages of development of the city, McCulloch Properties operated a fleet of secondhand airliners such as the Lockheed Constellation and the Lockheed L-188 Electra to fly prospective property purchasers to
4368-501: The operation into its own certificated airline, McCulloch International Airlines. From 1964 through 1978, 2,702 flights were made to Lake Havasu City bringing in prospective buyers. Lake Havasu City was incorporated in 1978. London Bridge crosses the narrow Bridgewater Channel that leads from Lake Havasu (a segment of the Colorado River ) to Thompson Bay (also on the river). Hoping to attract tourists and prospective buyers of residential lots, McCulloch bought it for US$ 2.5 million from
4446-436: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 17,911 households, out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4524-436: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 62,809 households, out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4602-402: The population. Of the 14,029 households, 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% had seniors 65 years or older living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% were couples cohabitating, 20.3% had a male householder with no partner present, and 27.9% had a female householder with no partner present. The median household size
4680-443: The population. In terms of ancestry, 23.1% were German , 16.2% were Irish , 15.6% were English , 5.7% were Italian , and 4.5% were American . Of the 82,539 households, 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.5% were non-families, and 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
4758-619: The “reddest” county in the state, and in 2024, it stood as such by twenty-one percentage points. No Democratic presidential nominee has carried Mohave County since Lyndon Johnson , who, despite the home state advantage of Arizona native Barry Goldwater , did so in 1964, by a margin of only 152 votes. (In the 1990s, Bill Clinton came very close to winning this county, if not because of a combination of significant nationwide rural appeal and third-party candidate Ross Perot 's Western appeal himself.) In recent elections it has become common for Democratic nominees to receive less than thirty percent of
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#17327717787174836-694: Was $ 31,806. Out of the 31,655 people with a determined poverty status, 13.4% were below the poverty line . Further, 18.7% of minors and 9.4% of seniors were below the poverty line. In the survey, residents self-identified with various ethnic ancestries. People of German descent made up 17.8% of the population of the town, followed by English at 13.3%, Irish at 10.5%, American at 5.2%, Italian at 4.9%, French at 3.5%, Polish at 2.5%, Norwegian at 2.4%, Dutch at 1.8%, Scottish at 1.7%, Swedish at 1.2%, Russian at 1.0%, Scotch-Irish at 1.0%, Welsh at 0.9%, Portuguese at 0.6%, French Canadian at 0.5%, and Hungarian at 0.5%. At
4914-565: Was 1949 with 18.2 inches (0.46 m). The most snowfall in one month was 14.0 inches (0.36 m) in December 1932. On December 31, 2014, and January 1, 2015, Kingman received 6.5 inches of snow. The storm was so significant that it was a contributing factor for closing Interstate 40 at the US 93 Junction for 24 hours. As of the 2022 American Community Survey estimates, there were 33,052 people and 14,029 households. The population density
4992-451: Was 2.25 and the median family size was 2.77. The age distribution was 21.1% under 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. The median income for a household was $ 56,360, with family households having a median income of $ 63,614 and non-family households $ 34,468. The per capita income
5070-407: Was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.69. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. The median income for a household in
5148-467: Was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age was 47.6 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 39,785 and the median income for a family was $ 47,530. Males had a median income of $ 36,222 versus $ 28,060 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,523. About 11.6% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. As of
5226-410: Was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.87. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males. The median income for a household in
5304-482: Was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median household income was $ 34,086 and the median family income was $ 41,327. Males had a median income of $ 32,036 and females $ 21,134. The per capita income was $ 17,181. About 8.2% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. The city operates under
5382-421: Was 880.3 inhabitants per square mile (339.9/km ). There were 14,929 housing units at an average density of 397.6 per square mile (153.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 85.2% White, 2.9% some other race, 2.0% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian, and 1.0% Native American or Alaskan Native, with 7.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 16.6% of
5460-497: Was featured during MTV 's Spring Break coverage. Attendance during Spring Break has taken a downturn in recent years, as the city has declined to issue permits to the large party organizers. For boaters, March to September are the prime months on Lake Havasu. The city is also home to the International World Jet Ski Final Races, multiple professional fishing tournaments, custom boat regattas,
5538-409: Was filmed in Lake Havasu in 1998. Actor Curtis Armstrong and Lisa Arturo were the leads, with a cameo by porn star Ron Jeremy . Piranha 3D was filmed in Lake Havasu in 2009. The city was called Lake Victoria in the film. It was directed by Alexandre Aja and starred Adam Scott , Elisabeth Shue , Kelly Brook , Richard Dreyfuss , Jerry O'Connell , Ving Rhames and Christopher Lloyd . The film
5616-621: Was founded in 1882 before statehood, in Arizona Territory . Situated in the Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges, Kingman had its modest beginnings as a simple railroad siding near Beale Springs. Civil engineer Lewis Kingman supervised the building of the railroad from Winslow to Beale Springs. This spring had been used by Native Americans living in the area for centuries. The Mohave County seat
5694-497: Was located adjacent to the courthouse on Spring Street and 4th Street. The Mohave County Superior Courthouse , built in 1915, is an Art Deco / Streamline Moderne building on the National Register of Historic Places . The county jail is adjacent to the County Administration Building at 501 S. Highway 66. Arizona State Prison – Kingman , a privately run prison of the Arizona Department of Corrections ,
5772-612: Was originally built as Kingman Army Air Field during World War II and was the location of the Kingman Aerial Gunnery School. The airport was turned over to Mohave County for civilian use in 1949. There are air ambulance and air charter services, but no commercial flights. The closest commercial airport is Harry Reid International Airport in Paradise, Nevada , approximately 104 miles (167 km) northwest of Kingman. The Kingman airport now primarily exists as
5850-547: Was originally located in Mohave City from 1864 to 1867. In 1865, the portion of Arizona Territory west of the Colorado River was transferred to Nevada after Nevada's statehood, and became part of Lincoln County , now Clark County, Nevada . The remaining territory of Pah-Ute County became part of Mohave County. Its seat was moved to Hardyville (now within Bullhead City ) in 1867. The county seat transferred to
5928-499: Was set on January 9, 1937, at 6 °F (−14 °C), and the record high temperature occurred on July 15, 2023, at 114 °F (46 °C). The wettest year was 1919 with 21.22 inches (539 mm) and the driest year was 1947 with 3.58 inches (91 mm). The most rainfall in one month was 9.85 inches (250 mm) in September 1939. The most rainfall in 24 hours was 6.03 inches (153 mm) on November 28, 1919. The snowiest year
6006-406: Was set on June 29, 1994. Temperatures may exceed 100 °F (38 °C) as early as April or as late as October, and in the summer months, it routinely reaches 110 °F (43 °C), and can even get up to 120 °F (49 °C) or higher during the worst heat waves. Overnight low temperatures generally stay between 80 °F to 90 °F (27–32 °C) for the months of July and August, but
6084-764: Was the basis of a 1985 made-for-TV movie Bridge Across Time (also known as Arizona Ripper or Terror at London Bridge ), directed by E.W. Swackhamer and starring David Hasselhoff and Stepfanie Kramer . In the film, a series of murders in Lake Havasu is attributed to the spirit of Jack the Ripper , whose soul is transported to America in one of the bricks of the London Bridge. The director Andy Sidaris has directed three soft-core adult films in Lake Havasu: 1989's Savage Beach , 1990's Guns , and 1992's Hard Hunted . MTV featured Lake Havasu during its Spring Break coverage in 1995. The comedy-adventure Border to Border
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