Strawberry (Arizona)

Gila County

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Strawberry is a census -designated place of the Gila County in the U.S. state of Arizona.

Geography

At a distance of around 20 kilometers, Payson is located in the southeast. Big Park is located approximately 50 kilometers to the northwest behind a mountain range. Phoenix is ​​about 120 kilometers away to the southwest. The Arizona State Route 87 and Arizona State Route 260 pass through Strawberry. The Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is immediately adjacent to the south.

History

The place got its name because of the many nearby wild strawberries (English: Strawberry ). The oldest school building in Arizona from 1884 is still preserved in Strawberry.

Because of the near Tonto Natural Bridge State Park with various trekking opportunities of tourism for the city is becoming increasingly important.

Demographic data

In 2010 a population of 961 individuals was determined, which represents a decrease of 6.5% compared to the year 2000. The average age of the residents was 60.5 years in 2010 with very significantly above the average of Arizona, which was 37.1 years, and suggests that the place is often used as a retreat for retirees. 24.9 % of residents of Strawberry have German ancestors.