Prescott Valley, located between the Bradshaw and Mingus mountains, is one of Arizona's fastest growing communities, with a population increase from 8858 to 20000 since 1990. Nearby developments outside the town limits increase the population to 66,000 according to town officials. Residents expect it to become a major city in the near future. However town leaders say Prescott Valley will never lose its small town, friendly approach to people and business. | FOUNDED: 1966 COUNTY: Yavapai County ELEVATION: 5100 Feet INCORPORATED: Yes, 1978 HIGHWAYS: I-17, I-40,
SR 89,69, SR89A, SR169 | DISTANCE TO PHOENIX: 87miles DISTANCE TO TUCSON: 186 miles
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| Population | | | 1990 | 2000 | 2004 | | Prescott Valley | 8,904 | 23,535 | 30,590 | | Yavapai County | 107,714 | 167,517 | 196,720 | | Arizona | 3,665,228 | 5,130,632 | 5,833,685 | | Sources: Arizona Dept of Economic Security & U.S. Census Bureau |
| Principal Economic Activities | | The area's economy is comprised of industry, manufacturing, retail and service businesses. These businesses are growing. A planned new downtown, regional shopping center and cross-town highway will offer new opportunities. A state of the art sewage treatment plant, sewer system, natural gas and road project will take the community well into the 21st century. Another long-range plan has been completed, which included a police facility, and civic center with a courtroom and library. | | County Employment | | 2004 | | Educational & Health Srvs | | 8,100 | | Financial Activities | | 1,900 | | Government | | 10,600 | | Information | | 700 | | Leisure & Hospitality | | 7,400 | | Manufacturing | | 3,300 | | Mining & Construction | | 7,200 | | Other Services | | 1,900 | | Professional & Business Srvs | | 4,100 | | Trade, Transportation & Utilities | | 10,800 | | Source: Az. Dept of Economic Security and U.S. Census Bureau | | |
| | Major Private Employers | | AAE | | Arizona Public Service | | Prescott Newspapers | | Ace Retail Support Center | | BetterBilt-Div.MI Home Products |
| | Major Public Employers | | Arizona Dept. of Transportation | | Town of Prescott Valley | | Humboldt Unified School District |
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| Labor Force Data | | | 1990 | 2000 | 2004 | | Civilian Labor Force | 3,777 | 6,002 | 12,162 | | Unemployment | 153 | 150 | 308 | | Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | | Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security | | | | Growth Indicators | 1990 | 2000 | 2004 | | New Building Permits | 1,074 | 2,658 | 1,902 | | Taxable Sales ($) | $56m | $229m | $378m | | Net Assessed Valuation ($) | $29m | $117m | $183m | | Sources: Ariz State Univ, Arizona Dept of Revenue, AZ Tax Research Foundation |
| Scenic Attractions | | Prescott Valley offers many recreational opportunities, including Massick Family Castle on the Creek, Fitzmaurice Indian Ruins, 10 public parks, a community recreation center featuring a public swimming pool with a a100ft slide, Olympic-style soccer and softball fields & facilities for basketball, tennis and picnics, a 16-lane bowling alley and 4 nearby golf courses. Mtn. Valley Park's amphitheater has concerts and entertainment during the summer. Castle Golf Family Fun Park offers a video arcade, miniature golf, batting cages a miniature go-cart raceway and rides. Fain Park and Prescott Natl Forest offer hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing and camping. Nearby Fain Lake, Lynx Lake and Goldwater Lake are stocked with fish, & canoes or rowboat rental is available. Meeting facilities will open in 2001. |
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