Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

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Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
CDP
Grand Canyon Village-Grand Canyon Railroad Station-1901-2.jpg
Historic Grand Canyon Railroad Depot
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Coconino County Arizona Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Grand Canyon Village Highlighted 0428981.svg
Location of Grand Canyon Village in Coconino County, Arizona
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Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°02′57″N112°09′24″W / 36.04917°N 112.15667°W / 36.04917; -112.15667
CountryUnited States
State Arizona
County Coconino County
Area
[1]
  Total
26.66 sq mi (69.05 km2)
  Land26.64 sq mi (69.01 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[2]
6,804 ft (2,074 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,784
  Density66.96/sq mi (25.85/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
ZIP Code
86023
Area code 928
FIPS code 04-2408314
GNIS feature ID2408314 [2]

Grand Canyon Village is a census-designated place (CDP) located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. Its population was 2,004 at the 2010 Census. [3] Located in Grand Canyon National Park, it is wholly focused on accommodating tourists visiting the canyon. Its origins trace back to the railroad completed from Williams, to the canyon's South Rim by the Santa Fe Railroad in 1901. Many of the structures in use today date from that period. The village contains numerous landmark buildings, and its historic core is a National Historic Landmark District, designated for its outstanding implementation of town design.

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Geography and transportation

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.4 square miles (35 km2), all land. [4]

It is located 180 miles (290 km) north of Phoenix, [5] and 168 miles (270 km) from Las Vegas. [6]

Groome Transportation provides scheduled service between Grand Canyon Village and Flagstaff, Arizona. [7] Trans-Canyon Shuttle provides seasonal scheduled services between Grand Canyon Village and North Rim, Arizona, and seasonal service between Grand Canyon Village and Marble Canyon. [8] National Park Express provides a daily shuttle between Page and Grand Canyon Village. [9]

The Grand Canyon Railway connects the Grand Canyon Depot in Grand Canyon Village with the Williams Depot in Williams, Arizona. Connections were offered to Amtrak's Williams Junction station until 2017, when the station was closed.

The National Park Service operates free shuttle buses on the South Rim. [10]

Climate

Climate data for Grand Canyon Village, Arizona (1991-2020 normals, extremes 1976-2012)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)64
(18)
69
(21)
77
(25)
82
(28)
92
(33)
97
(36)
101
(38)
97
(36)
93
(34)
89
(32)
74
(23)
65
(18)
101
(38)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)44.3
(6.8)
46.3
(7.9)
53.6
(12.0)
60.9
(16.1)
69.9
(21.1)
82.0
(27.8)
84.9
(29.4)
82.1
(27.8)
75.8
(24.3)
64.6
(18.1)
53.2
(11.8)
43.0
(6.1)
63.4
(17.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)31.7
(−0.2)
33.7
(0.9)
39.3
(4.1)
44.9
(7.2)
52.8
(11.6)
62.5
(16.9)
67.7
(19.8)
65.9
(18.8)
59.8
(15.4)
49.0
(9.4)
39.0
(3.9)
30.6
(−0.8)
48.1
(8.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)19.2
(−7.1)
21.1
(−6.1)
25.0
(−3.9)
28.8
(−1.8)
35.6
(2.0)
43.0
(6.1)
50.4
(10.2)
49.8
(9.9)
43.7
(6.5)
33.3
(0.7)
24.7
(−4.1)
18.2
(−7.7)
32.7
(0.4)
Record low °F (°C)−17
(−27)
−20
(−29)
−1
(−18)
8
(−13)
16
(−9)
25
(−4)
35
(2)
35
(2)
24
(−4)
8
(−13)
−6
(−21)
−20
(−29)
−20
(−29)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.76
(45)
1.23
(31)
1.85
(47)
0.64
(16)
0.4
(10)
0.22
(5.6)
2.33
(59)
2.19
(56)
1.5
(38)
1.23
(31)
0.77
(20)
1.25
(32)
15.37
(390.6)
Average snowfall inches (cm)12.9
(33)
7.8
(20)
8.1
(21)
2.8
(7.1)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.1
(2.8)
2.2
(5.6)
8.0
(20)
43
(109.75)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)6.46.15.93.52.61.77.010.15.75.14.06.064.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.01 in)4.03.32.91.20.10.00.00.00.00.71.33.517
Source: NOAA [11] [12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1990 1,499
2000 1,460−2.6%
2010 2,00437.3%
2020 1,784−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [13]

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,460 people, 651 households, and 345 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 108.6 inhabitants per square mile (41.9/km2). There were 791 housing units at an average density of 100.8 per square mile (38.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 73.7% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 18.8% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. 10.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [14]

There were 651 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $53,676. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $23,565 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,923. About 1.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Media

KUGO 102.5 FM is licensed to Grand Canyon Village, and broadcasts travelers' information for visitors to the Grand Canyon. [15]

Education

The area is served by the Grand Canyon Unified School District. A small sliver[ clarification needed ] of the census-designated place extends into the Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District. [16]

The high school of the former district is Grand Canyon High School.

Historic structures and monuments

Grand Canyon Railway Diesel Locomotive No. 6776-Alco FPA-4 built in 1958 Grand Canyon Village-Diesel Engine No. 6776-1959.jpg
Grand Canyon Railway Diesel Locomotive No. 6776-Alco FPA-4 built in 1958

The following is a brief description the images of some of the historic structures and plaques in the Grand Canyon Village. [17] [18] [19]

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
  3. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Grand Canyon Village CDP, Arizona". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 8, 2011.
  4. "Grand Canyon Village CDP, Arizona – Basic Facts". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  5. "Distance from Phoenix, AZ to Grand Canyon Village, AZ". check-distance.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  6. "Distance from Las Vegas, NV to Grand Canyon Village, AZ". check-distance.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  7. "How Do I Travel to the South Rim? – Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)".
  8. "Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Transportation for Hikers". www.trans-canyonshuttle.com.
  9. "Our Tours – National Park Express". May 23, 2022.
  10. "South Rim Shuttle Bus Routes: Spring 2023 – Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov.
  11. "Station: GRAND CANYON NP 2, AZ US USC00023596" (PDF). ncei.noaa.gov. National Centers for Environmental Information. pp. 1–3. Retrieved August 11, 2024. Elev: 6785 ft. Lat: 36.0528° N Lon: 112.1503° W
  12. "Monthly summarized data: GRAND CANYON NP 2". NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data. National Weather Service . Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  15. KUGO-FM 102.5 MHz, radio-locator.com. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  16. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Coconino County, AZ" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 1 (PDF p. 2/5). Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  17. "Training".
  18. National Register of Historic Places
  19. "Train Equipment | Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel".