Mohave County, Arizona

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Mohave County, Arizona

Mohave County is in the northwest corner of Arizona. It covers about 13,461 square miles, with most of that being land. The county has two large parts that are separated by the Grand Canyon.

Population and seats
- Population: about 213,267 people in 2020; an estimated 226,479 in 2024.
- County seat: Kingman. Largest city: Lake Havasu City. Other big towns include Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City.

History and name
- Mohave County was created in 1864. It is named after Fort Mohave.
- The county’s borders were changed several times; Kingman has been the county seat since 1887.

Geography and notable areas
- The Grand Canyon splits the county into a northern and a southern section.
- The northern part, called the Arizona Strip, borders Utah and Nevada.
- The southern part borders Nevada and California along the Colorado River and includes part of the Mojave Desert.
- The county contains parts of several national and tribal areas, such as Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge, Pipe Spring National Monument, and Kaibab National Forest, among others.

Demographics
- Racial and ethnic makeup is predominantly White, with a significant Hispanic/Latino population (about 16% in 2020).
- Native American, Black, Asian, and multiracial residents live in smaller numbers.
- About 16.8% of residents are under 18; 31% are 65 or older. The median age is higher here, around the mid-50s.
- Around 76% of people live in urban areas, with the rest in rural communities.

Economy and education
- The economy includes mining, tourism, government services, and local businesses.
- Education options include Mohave Community College and several school districts, plus Kingman Academy of Learning (a charter option).

Transportation and communities
- Major highways run through the county, including I-40, I-15, US-93, and several state routes (SR 66, SR 68, SR 95, SR 389).
- Key communities: Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman, and Colorado City (along with numerous smaller towns and census-designated places).

Overall
Mohave County is a large, sparsely populated region in far western Arizona, known for its two-part geography split by the Grand Canyon, vast desert landscapes, historic towns, and a mix of rural and urban communities.