Fort Mohave
Census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona
Fort Mohave is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mohave County, Arizona, with 16,190 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Mesquite Creek, 2.8 miles S.
- 16,190residents (2020 Census)
- 16.7 sq miland area · 43.2 km²
- 970 / sq mipopulation density
- 86426ZIP code
About Fort Mohave
Fort Mohave is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is named for a nearby fort that was used during the Mohave War. As of the 2020 census, the population of Fort Mohave was 16,190, up from 14,364 in 2010 and 8,919 in 2000. It is a suburb of Bullhead City. Its recent growth has made it the most populous unincorporated community in Mohave County.
The largest single employer in Fort Mohave is Valley View Medical Center. In 2013, Fort Mohave became the home of a 200+ acre photovoltaic solar generating plant. The plant was built east of Vanderslice Road between Joy Lane and Lipan Boulevard.
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Living in Fort Mohave
- Median household income
- $64,815
- Median home value
- $294,300
- Median rent
- $1,010/mo
- Median age
- 60.4
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Fort Mohave had 16,190 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,190 |
|---|---|
| Density | 970 per sq mi (374 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Mohave at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Mohave County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 16,190 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.70 sq mi (43.2 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.0004° N, 114.5749° W |
| ZIP code | 86426 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0424895 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Mohave
- Mesquite Creek2.8 mi S
- Mojave Ranch Estates3.9 mi S
- Willow Valley5.8 mi SW
- Mohave Valley6.8 mi S
- Bullhead City8.8 mi N
- Arizona Village10.1 mi S
- Laughlin, NV10.2 mi N
- Oatman11.0 mi E
- Needles, CA13.2 mi S
- Katherine15.1 mi N
- Golden Shores16.1 mi S
- Topock20.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Mohave
What county is Fort Mohave in?
Fort Mohave is in Mohave County, Arizona.
What is the population of Fort Mohave, AZ?
16,190 people lived in Fort Mohave at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Mohave, AZ?
The ZIP code of Fort Mohave is 86426.
What towns are near Fort Mohave?
Mesquite Creek (2.8 mi), Mojave Ranch Estates (3.9 mi), Willow Valley (5.8 mi), Mohave Valley (6.8 mi), Bullhead City (8.8 mi).
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