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Many traditional farmers in Casa Grande have sold their land to make way for housing developments, a trend affecting most urban areas of Arizona. However, the recent years have seen an increase in the number of dairy farms in Casa Grande due to rising land costs in neighboring Maricopa County. Dairy farmers have been selling their land in the Phoenix metropolitan area for a huge profit, and then investing in lower-cost farms in Casa Grande [http://www.azcentral.com/specials/special50/articles/0502dairy24.html]. |
Many traditional farmers in Casa Grande have sold their land to make way for housing developments, a trend affecting most urban areas of Arizona. However, the recent years have seen an increase in the number of dairy farms in Casa Grande due to rising land costs in neighboring Maricopa County. Dairy farmers have been selling their land in the Phoenix metropolitan area for a huge profit, and then investing in lower-cost farms in Casa Grande [http://www.azcentral.com/specials/special50/articles/0502dairy24.html]. |
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An outlet mall operates in southern Casa Grande [http://www.outletsatcasagrande.com/default.asp] that serves many local patrons as well as highway travelers. Rumors exist in Casa Grande that the city will be the site of a major outdoor mall. Construction dates have not been set, but the mall is rumored to have a target completion date of Mid 2007. Like Desert Ridge (an outdoor shopping center in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]]), this mall will be outdoors, will be built on a 100 acre patch of desert, and will be 900,000 square feet. {{ |
An outlet mall operates in southern Casa Grande [http://www.outletsatcasagrande.com/default.asp] that serves many local patrons as well as highway travelers. Rumors exist in Casa Grande that the city will be the site of a major outdoor mall. Construction dates have not been set, but the mall is rumored to have a target completion date of Mid 2007. Like Desert Ridge (an outdoor shopping center in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]]), this mall will be outdoors, will be built on a 100 acre patch of desert, and will be 900,000 square feet. {{citation needed}} |
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Revision as of 15:06, 12 May 2006
Casa Grande is a city located in Pinal County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,224. It is named after the Hohokam ruins at the nearby Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Incorporated in 1915, Casa Grande is the largest city in Pinal County.
History
Casa Grande was founded in 1879 during the Arizona mining boom. A major railroad terminated in Casa Grande, which was originally named "Terminus".
Geography
Casa Grande is located at 32°53'9" North, 111°44'38" West (32.885952, -111.743851)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 124.8 km² (48.2 mi²). 124.8 km² (48.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 25,224 people, 8,920 households, and 6,547 families residing in the city. The population density was 202.2/km² (523.7/mi²). There were 11,041 housing units at an average density of 88.5/km² (229.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 64.90% White, 4.27% Black or African American, 4.91% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 21.09% from other races, and 3.56% from two or more races. 39.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,920 households out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,212, and the median income for a family was $40,827. Males had a median income of $34,858 versus $23,533 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,917. 16.0% of the population and 12.4% of families were below the poverty line. 21.2% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Economy
The economy of Casa Grande was historically based on rural, agricultural industries such as cotton and dairy farms. Over time, the city has become home to many Phoenix urbanites who own homes in Casa Grande but commute to work in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This trend, which has earned the city the nickname "bedroom community", has contributed to growth in the service industry of Casa Grande. New businesses such as restaurants, gas stations, and retail outlets are opening all over the city in order to keep up with demand from the growing population.
Many traditional farmers in Casa Grande have sold their land to make way for housing developments, a trend affecting most urban areas of Arizona. However, the recent years have seen an increase in the number of dairy farms in Casa Grande due to rising land costs in neighboring Maricopa County. Dairy farmers have been selling their land in the Phoenix metropolitan area for a huge profit, and then investing in lower-cost farms in Casa Grande [1].
An outlet mall operates in southern Casa Grande [2] that serves many local patrons as well as highway travelers. Rumors exist in Casa Grande that the city will be the site of a major outdoor mall. Construction dates have not been set, but the mall is rumored to have a target completion date of Mid 2007. Like Desert Ridge (an outdoor shopping center in Scottsdale, Arizona), this mall will be outdoors, will be built on a 100 acre patch of desert, and will be 900,000 square feet. [citation needed]