25-709: Sacred Mountain is a small mountain in Yavapai County, Arizona near the community of Lake Montezuma . It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1975. The mountain is significant for the agricultural remains and pueblos that can be found on it. A study of the surrounding basin by the University of Arizona revealed evidence that farming techniques such as check dams and raised-bed gardening were used. Many extensive canals were also found. Some cultivated agaves were found on
50-429: A number of plants within the genus Ephedra and Coreopsis are found in the county. Yavapai County is also the location of several groves of the near-threatened California Fan Palm , Washingtonia filifera . Yavapai County is home to Arcosanti , a prototype arcology , developed by Paolo Soleri , and under construction since 1970. Arcosanti is just north of Cordes Junction, Arizona . Out of Africa Wildlife Park
75-758: Is Mount Union at an elevation of 7,979 ft (2,432 m) and the lowest is Agua Fria River drainage, now under Lake Pleasant. There are nineteen official wilderness areas in Yavapai County that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System . Fourteen of these are integral parts of National Forests listed above, whereas five are managed by the Bureau of Land Management . Some of these extend into neighboring counties (as indicated below): There are numerous flora and fauna species within Yavapai County. For example,
100-648: Is a county near the center of the U.S. state of Arizona . As of the 2020 census , its population was 236,209, making it the fourth-most populous county in Arizona. The county seat is Prescott . Yavapai County comprises the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the northern portions of Peoria and Wickenburg , the balance of which are in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area . Yavapai County
125-418: Is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae . Common names include calliopsis and tickseed , a name shared with various other plants . These plants range from 46–120 centimetres (18–47 inches) in height. The flowers are usually yellow with a toothed tip, but can also be yellow-and-red bicolor or pink. They have showy flower heads with involucral bracts in two distinct series of eight each,
150-675: Is a private zoo. The park moved to the Camp Verde area from the East Valley in 2005. Approximately 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the town of Bagdad lies the Upper Burro Creek Wilderness Area , a 27,440-acre (11,105 ha) protected area home to at least 150 species of birds and featuring one of the Arizona desert's few undammed perennial streams. As of the census of 2010, there were 211,033 people, 90,903 households, and 57,597 families living in
175-640: Is named after the Yavapai people , who were the principal inhabitants at the time the United States annexed the area. County level law enforcement services have been provided by Yavapai County Sheriff's Office since 1864. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 8,128 square miles (21,050 km ), of which 8,123 square miles (21,040 km ) is land and 4.4 square miles (11 km ) (0.05%)
200-540: Is preferred for different cultivars or species. Notable species found in cultivation are C. grandiflora and C. verticillata , as well as their various cultivars . The sunny, summer-blooming, daisy-like flowers are popularly planted in gardens to attract butterflies. Both annual and perennial types are grown in the home garden (USDA hardiness zone 7a/6b). In the Mid-Atlantic region, insects such as bees, hover flies, and wasps are often observed visiting
225-620: Is water. It has about 93% of the area of the U.S. state of New Jersey . It is larger than three U.S. states (Rhode Island, Delaware and Connecticut) and the District of Columbia combined. The county's topography makes a dramatic transition from the lower Sonoran Desert to the south to the heights of the Coconino Plateau to the north, and the Mogollon Rim to the east. The highest point above sea level (MSL) in Yavapai County
250-492: The United States Census Bureau . Yavapai has historically been the most Republican county in Arizona, though it has become rivalled by Graham and exceeded by Mohave since the turn of the century. No Democratic presidential nominee has won Yavapai County since Harry S. Truman in 1948, and even when the county did go Democratic in the Truman and Roosevelt eras, it typically did so by a smaller margin than any other county in
275-517: The census of 2000, there were 167,517 people, 70,171 households, and 46,733 families living in the county. The population density was 21 inhabitants per square mile (8.1 inhabitants/km ). There were 81,730 housing units at an average density of 10 units per square mile (3.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.9% White , 0.4% Black or African American , 1.6% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 3.6% from other races , and 2.0% from two or more races. 9.8% of
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#1732765881340300-815: The North and South American species, some 75–80 in all, under Coreopsis . 45 species are in the 11 North American sections, and the remaining 35 are in the South American section Pseudoagarista . The North American species fall into two broad groups, with 5 sections and 12 species in Mexico and North America and the remaining 5 sections and 26 species in Eastern North America. One group which does seem to be monophyletic consists of temperate species from North America, including five sections of Coreopsis , Bidens coronata and Bidens tripartita , and
325-517: The county was $ 34,901, and the median income for a family was $ 40,910. Males had a median income of $ 30,738 versus $ 22,114 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,727. About 7.9% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. Yavapai County is defined as the Prescott Metropolitan Statistical Area by
350-455: The county. The population density was 26.0 inhabitants per square mile (10.0 inhabitants/km ). There were 110,432 housing units at an average density of 13.6 units per square mile (5.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 89.3% white, 1.7% American Indian, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 4.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 13.6% of
375-478: The genus Thelesperma (five species). One classification (GRIN) of the genus consists of eleven sections, shown by cladistic relationships with number of species in parentheses. See: South America, 35 species North American Coreopsis can be found in two habitats in the wild, growing along roadsides and open fields throughout the Eastern United States and Canada. In this environment
400-475: The mountain itself. The mountain also contains the remains of a large pueblo with 50 to 60 rooms. The pueblo is broken up into 3 blocks of around 20 rooms each. It also has a Hohokam ball court, the last identified court to be constructed in Verde Valley . The court has been largely eroded, however. Yavapai County, Arizona Yavapai County ( / ˈ j æ v ə ˌ p aɪ ˌ / YA -və-pye )
425-529: The outer being commonly connate at the base. The flat fruits are small and dry and look like insects. There are 75–80 species of Coreopsis , all of which are native to North , Central , and South America . The name Coreopsis is derived from the Ancient Greek words κόρις ( transl. grc – transl. koris ), meaning " bedbug ", and ὄψις ( transl. grc – transl. opsis ), meaning "view", referring to
450-485: The plant will self-sow. Coreopsis species are a source of nectar and pollen for insects. The species is known to provide food to caterpillars of some Lepidoptera species, including Coleophora acamtopappi . Coreopsis can grow in a garden as a border plant, or in a container, preferring well-drained soil. Deadheading the flowers ensures it does not become weedy. Using the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hardiness zones will identify what soil and climate
475-436: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 70,171 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
500-406: The population. The largest ancestry groups were: Of the 90,903 households, 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.6% were non-families, and 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age
525-456: The shape of the achene . Coreopsis is a variable genus closely related to Bidens . In fact, neither Coreopsis nor Bidens , as defined in the 20th century, is strictly monophyletic . Coreopsis is best described as paraphyletic . Previously (1936), Coreopsis was classified into 11 sections and 114 species, but the African species were subsequently reclassified as Bidens , leaving
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#1732765881340550-493: The state. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Yavapai County. † county seat School districts include: Unified: Secondary: Elementary: Former school districts: Coreopsis Many, see text Acispermum Neck. Calliopsis Rchb. Epilepis Benth. Leptosyne DC. Pugiopappus A.Gray Selleophytum Urb. Tuckermannia Nutt. Coreopsis ( / ˌ k ɒr iː ˈ ɒ p s ɪ s / )
575-408: Was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.79. In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males. The median income for a household in
600-404: Was 49.2 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 43,290 and the median income for a family was $ 53,499. Males had a median income of $ 40,854 versus $ 31,705 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 25,527. About 8.8% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. As of
625-459: Was one of the four original Arizona counties created by the 1st Arizona Territorial Legislature . The county territory was defined as being east of longitude 113° 20' and north of the Gila River . Soon thereafter, the counties of Apache , Coconino , Maricopa , and Navajo were carved from the original Yavapai County. Yavapai County's present boundaries were established in 1891. The county
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