Sacaton, AZ is a small town with a population of 2,506 and a population density of 341 people per square mile. The town is located in the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona and has a rich history, culture, and heritage. Local businesses include the Sacaton General Store, Sacaton Veterinary Clinic, and more. Year-round outdoor activities available to experience include fishing on the Gila River, exploring the nearby desert trails, picnicking at Rita Blanca Recreation Area, relaxing by lake Sacaton or camping at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Other organizations and events hosted in Sacaton include weekly farmer’s markets during the summer months as well as local powwows held throughout the year in celebration of Native American culture. For sports enthusiasts there are opportunities to play golf at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club or take part in races like the Salt River Raft Race which takes place each year on Labor Day weekend.
The population in Sacaton is 2,506. There are 309 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sacaton is 32.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sacaton is 4.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sacaton
- 24.2% are married
- 6.9% are divorced
- 7.8% are married with children
- 47.0% have children, but are single
Race in Sacaton
- 5.3% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 74.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 11.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander