Phoenix, Arizona

:This article is about the city in Arizona. For the mythical creature see Phoenix, and other uses see Phoenix (disambiguation).

People and culture

Demographics

At the census of 2000, there were 1,321,045 people, 465,834 households, and 307,450 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,074/km² (2,782/mi²). There were 495,832 housing units at an average density of 403/km² (1,044/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.07% White, 5.10% African American, 2.02% Native American, 2.00% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 16.40% from other races, and 3.28% from two or more races. 34.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any country origin.

Related Topics:
Census - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There were 465,834 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.39.

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In the city the population age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

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The median income for a household in the city was $41,207, and the median income for a family was $46,467. Males had a median income of $32,820 versus $27,466 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,833. 15.8% of the population and 11.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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Media

The first newspaper in Phoenix was the weekly Salt River Valley Herald, which later changed its name to the Phoenix Herald in 1880.

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Today, the city is served by two major daily newspapers: The Arizona Republic (serving the greater metropolitan area) and The East Valley Tribune (serving primarily the cities of the East Valley). In addition, the city is also served by numerous free neighborhood papers and weeklies such as the Phoenix New Times, Arizona State University's The State Press, and the College Times. For 40 years, The Bachelor's Beat, a paid weekly newspaper, has covered local politics while selling ads for area strip clubs and escort services.

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The Arizona Republic - Phoenix New Times - Arizona State University's - The Bachelor's Beat

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The Phoenix metro area is served by a wide variety of local television stations, and is the fifteenth largest designated market area (DMA) in the U.S. with 1,596,950 homes (1.46% of the total U.S.). The major network television affiliates are KPNX 12 (NBC), KNXV 15 (ABC), KPHO 5 (CBS), KSAZ 10 (FOX), KUTP 45 (UPN), and KASW 61 (WB). Other major network television affiliates operating in the area include KAET 8 (PBS, operated by ASU), KPAZ 21 (TBN), KTVW 33 (Univision), KDRX 48 (Telemundo), and KPPX 51 (i, formerly PAX). KTVK 3 (3TV) and KAZT 27 are independent television stations operating in the metro area.

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KPNX - NBC - KNXV - ABC - KPHO - CBS - KSAZ - FOX - KUTP - UPN - KASW - WB - KAET - PBS - ASU - TBN - KTVW - Univision - KDRX - Telemundo - KPPX - I - KTVK - KAZT

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The radio airwaves in Phoenix cater to a huge variety of musical interests. See Arizona Radio for a comprehensive list. The area's rock stations include KDKB (FM) 93.3, KUPD (FM) 97.9, KPKX (FM) 98.7 (The Peak) and KSLX (FM) 100.7. Pop and hip-hop can be found on KKFR (FM) 92.3 (Power), KZZP (FM) 104.7 (Kiss) and KMXP (FM) 96.9 (Mix). There are two alternative rock stations: KZON (FM) 101.5 (The Zone) and KEDJ (FM) 103.9 (The Edge), two country stations: KNIX (FM) 102.5 and KMLE (FM) 107.9 (Camel Country 108) and two oldies stations: KOOL (FM) 94.5 and KAZG (AM) 1440. Rhythmic oldies are heard on KAJM (FM) 99.3 / 104.3 (Mega). Big-band, swing and standards play on KSAZ (AM) 580, KSAZ, KOY (AM) 1230 and KZLB (FM) 97.5. Jazz airs on NPR station KJZZ (FM) 91.5, while the style known as smooth jazz is on KYOT (FM) 95.5 (The Coyote). The area's adult contemporary station KESZ (FM) 99.9 has been known to play Christmas music during the holidays, as has classical station KBAQ (FM) 89.5. Christian stations operate at KLVA (FM) 105.5 and KXEG (AM) 1280. Radio Disney is at KMIK (AM) 1580. Phoenix is one of the few cities in the United States with a contemporary dance music station, KNRJ (FM) 92.7 / 101.1 (Energy), and it is home to the only known completely commercial-free rock music station in the United States. ,KCDX (FM) 103.1.

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Arizona Radio - Rock - Alternative rock - Country - Oldies - Jazz - NPR - Adult contemporary - Classical - Radio Disney - Dance - KCDX

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There are also several talk radio stations, mostly operating on the AM band: KFYI (AM) 550 (conservative talk), KTAR (AM) 620 (news), KMIA (AM) 720 (Spanish news), KDIR (AM) 740 (Spanish talk), KKNT (AM) 960 (The Patriot), KXXT (AM) 1010 (Air America Radio), KFNX (AM) 1100 (CNN), KMYL (AM) 1190, KOY (AM) 1230 (CNN), KXAM (AM) 1310 (CNN), KPXQ (AM) 1360,

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Spanish - Air America Radio

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KFNN (AM) 1510 (finance), and KPHX (AM) 1480 (Comedy Radio). Sports news is available on

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KMVP (AM) 860 (ESPN), KGME (AM) 910, and KDUS (AM) 1060.

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Due to the region's large Spanish-speaking population, there are also several Spanish radio stations, including KNAI (FM) 88.3 (La Campesina), KCOO (FM) 89.9 (Air 1), KOMR (FM) 100.3 / 106.3 (Amor), KLNZ (FM) 103.5 (Radio Tricolor), KDVA (FM) 106.9 / 107.1 (Super Estrella), KHOT (FM) 105.9 (La Nueva), KCKY (AM) 1150, KVIB (FM) 95.1 (Club) and KSUN (AM) 1400 (Radio Fiesta).

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Sports

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Club

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Sport

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League

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Stadium

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Logo

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Arizona Cardinals

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Football

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National Football League; NFC

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National Football League - NFC

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Sun Devil Stadium

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Arizona Diamondbacks

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Baseball

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Major League Baseball; NL

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Major League Baseball - NL

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Chase Field

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Phoenix Suns

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Basketball

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National Basketball Association

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America West Arena

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Phoenix Mercury

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Basketball

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Women's National Basketball Association

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America West Arena

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Phoenix Coyotes

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Ice Hockey

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National Hockey League

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Glendale Arena

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