Arivaca, AZ is a small and picturesque community in the south of Arizona. According to the US Census Bureau, it had a population of 527 as of 2020 and a population density of 23.73 people per square mile. As such, the town is characterised by its close-knit sense of community.
Businesses in Arivaca include general store Crooked Tree Grocery Store, which stocks groceries and supplies for locals; The Arivaca Café & Bakery, which offers delicious breakfast pastries and hot meals; The Last Stop Cowboy Store which retails western apparel; and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center which offers riding lessons and horse therapy services.
Outdoor activities in this area are plentiful throughout the year due to its desert climate. These include hiking through the nearby Baboquivari Peak Wilderness area, exploring Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, birdwatching at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge or stargazing at Arivaca Dark Sky Viewing Area.
Demographic organisations in Arivaca include Friends of The Coronado National Forest (FOCNF) which strives to improve forest health by promoting recreation opportunities and other sustainable uses of public lands; La Asamblea de Derechos Civiles which works on immigration reform initiatives across Arizona; Frontera Solidarity Network which advocates for safe border crossing policies; and Casa Maria Catholic Worker House to provide food, clothing and emergency shelter for those in need in the local community.
The village also has a number of sporting events including motocross racing at Pima Motorsports Park which is held annually; Wild West Days Saddle Bronc Classic & Rodeo held every April; an ongoing Trap Shooting program sponsored by Blue Moon Retrievers Hunting Club where participants compete against each other from around the country; as well as an annual golf tournament hosted by Tucson Country Club.
The population in Arivaca is 527. There are 19 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Arivaca is 62.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Arivaca is 1.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Arivaca
- 28.8% are married
- 33.0% are divorced
- 4.3% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Arivaca
- 90.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 4.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander