Goodyear (Pima: Valin Thak) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 47,359.[2] Goodyear was the third fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona of any size between 1990 and 2000.
On December 21, 2006, it was announced that the Cleveland Indians of baseball's American League would move their spring training facility to Goodyear from Winter Haven, Florida, and thus re-join the Cactus League in February 2009, after a 15-year absence. Before that, the Indians held spring training for many years in Tucson, Arizona.
On April 7, 2008, Goodyear's City Council voted 6-0 to fund $32 million to bring the Cincinnati Reds to Goodyear for Spring Training. The Reds will share the 10,000-seat stadium with the Cleveland Indians but each will have their own offices, practice fields, and clubhouses. The Reds will continue in Sarasota, FL through Spring Training of 2009 and then will move to Goodyear.
On June 6, 2008, Goodyear won the All-America City Award, sponsored by the National Civic League.
Geography
Goodyear is located at 33°27′00″N 112°21′30″W / 33.45°N 112.35833°W / 33.45; -112.35833 (33.449917, -112.358382).[3] Nearby cities include Avondale, Litchfield Park, and Buckeye.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 116.5 square miles (301.6 km²), all of it land.
The largest master planned community in Goodyear is Estrella[4], south of the Gila River, composed of over 2500 homes as of September 2006.
Demographics
As of 2000[update], there were 18,911 people, 6,179 households, and 4,986 families residing in the city. The population density was 162.4 people per square mile (62.7/km²). There were 6,771 housing units at an average density of 58.1/sq mi (22.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.13% White, 5.20% Black or African American, 1.06% Native American, 1.71% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 10.87% from other races, and 2.95% from two or more races. 20.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,179 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,492, and the median income for a family was $60,707. Males had a median income of $40,702 versus $28,410 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,506. About 3.6% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Several school districts serve the City of Goodyear. Elementary school districts serving Goodyear include Avondale Elementary School District, Liberty Elementary School District, Litchfield Elementary School District, and Mobile Elementary School District. High school districts serving Goodyear include Agua Fria Union High School District and Buckeye Union High School District.[5]
Colleges and universities
Franklin Pierce University signed a lease with the City of Goodyear to purchase 30 acres of land. Other universities in close proximity include Estrella Mountain Community College, Arizona State University at the West campus, Grand Canyon University, Midwestern University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management.[5]
New Developments in Goodyear
Goodyear Ballpark A new spring training facility has been built in Goodyear and will be the home of the Cleveland Indians in 2009 and Cincinnati Reds in 2010.
Near the ballpark is the "Shops at Estrella" built by Tall Development, a local Scottsdale development group.
Trivia
Home of the Phoenix Trotting Park, a now-abandoned horse racing park that can be seen from the I-10 while driving just outside of Goodyear.
References
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Arizona". United States Census Bureau. 2008-07-10. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-04.csv. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arizona" (CSV). 2006 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2006-04-04.csv.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ http://www.estrella.com/interactivemap.aspx
- ^ a b "Schools & Education." City of Goodyear. Retrieved on March 24, 2009.
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