Wittmann, Arizona
Encyclopedia
Wittmann is a census-designated place
in Maricopa County
, Arizona
, United States
. It is located along U.S. Route 60
in the central part of Arizona
, about 35 miles northwest of central Phoenix
, and while technically located within the city's metropolitan area
it is generally regarded by locals to be just outside of it. As of the 2010 census
, there were 763 people living in the CDP.
Wittmann is located in an area of rapid growth and the locale has suffered from numerous growing pains. The Nadaburg Elementary School District located in Wittmann, which had long been considered a small, rural school, was forced to construct a larger, modernized school in 2004 to accommodate the influx of students and the district is already planning for a second school nearby. Increased traffic along Highway 60 necessitated a widening of the highway. The highway's location parallel to the BNSF railway unfortunately meant that the widening would claim a number of homes and local businesses, including the only prominent service station
between Phoenix and Wickenburg
, as well as the community's landmark overpass footbridge servicing the elementary school.
Past efforts to incorporate the community failed largely due to opposition from local landowners and thus there has been no real local government or planning agency. The nearby city of Surprise
has in recent years annexed much of the land near and around the town, and has included it as part of the city's general plan
. This has effectively removed any chance that the town might incorporate at some point in the future.
of 2010, there were 763 people residing in the CDP. The population density
was 803.8 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.91% White
, 0.13% Black
or African American
, 1.70% Native American
, 0.66% Asian
, 0.52% Pacific Islander
, 12.98% from other races
, and 2.10% from two or more races. 39.19% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Maricopa County
Maricopa County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*73.0% White*5.0% Black*2.1% Native American*3.5% Asian*0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.5% Two or more races*12.7% Other races*29.6% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is located along U.S. Route 60
U.S. Route 60
U.S. Route 60 is an east–west United States highway, running from the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast in Virginia to western Arizona. Despite the final "0" in its number, indicating a transcontinental designation, the 1926 route formerly ended in Springfield, Missouri, at its intersection...
in the central part of Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, about 35 miles northwest of central Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, and while technically located within the city's metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
it is generally regarded by locals to be just outside of it. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
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, there were 763 people living in the CDP.
Wittmann is located in an area of rapid growth and the locale has suffered from numerous growing pains. The Nadaburg Elementary School District located in Wittmann, which had long been considered a small, rural school, was forced to construct a larger, modernized school in 2004 to accommodate the influx of students and the district is already planning for a second school nearby. Increased traffic along Highway 60 necessitated a widening of the highway. The highway's location parallel to the BNSF railway unfortunately meant that the widening would claim a number of homes and local businesses, including the only prominent service station
Filling station
A filling station, also known as a fueling station, garage, gasbar , gas station , petrol bunk , petrol pump , petrol garage, petrol kiosk , petrol station "'servo"' in Australia or service station, is a facility which sells fuel and lubricants...
between Phoenix and Wickenburg
Wickenburg, Arizona
Wickenburg is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 6,423.-Geography:Wickenburg is located at ....
, as well as the community's landmark overpass footbridge servicing the elementary school.
Past efforts to incorporate the community failed largely due to opposition from local landowners and thus there has been no real local government or planning agency. The nearby city of Surprise
Surprise, Arizona
Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census; however, rapid growth has boosted the city's population to 117,517 at the 2010 census, an increase of 281%...
has in recent years annexed much of the land near and around the town, and has included it as part of the city's general plan
General plan
A general plan is the policy of acceptable land uses in each jurisdiction. Each city and county adopts and updates their General Plan to guide the growth and land development of their community, for both the current period and the long term...
. This has effectively removed any chance that the town might incorporate at some point in the future.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 763 people residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 803.8 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.91% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.70% Native American
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, 0.66% Asian
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, 0.52% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 12.98% from other races
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, and 2.10% from two or more races. 39.19% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.