Peridot
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona
Peridot is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gila County, Arizona, with 1,308 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,625 ft (800 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Carlos, 3.0 miles N.
- 1,308residents (2020 Census)
- 2,625 ftelevation · 800 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 240 / sq mipopulation density
- 85542ZIP code
About Peridot
Peridot (Western Apache: Tséé Dotłʼizh "Blue Rock") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Gila and Graham counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. The population was 1,350 at the 2010 census.
Peridot is named for the mineral peridot, found in basalt flows nearby.
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- Median household income
- $34,375
- Median age
- 44.1
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Peridot had 1,308 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,308 |
|---|---|
| Density | 240 per sq mi (92 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peridot at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gila County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,308 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.46 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3035° N, 110.4637° W |
| ZIP code | 85542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0454190 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peridot
- San Carlos3.0 mi N
- Cutter11.9 mi W
- East Globe14.4 mi W
- Globe17.2 mi W
- Pinal17.8 mi W
- Six Shooter Canyon18.5 mi W
- Copper Hill18.5 mi NW
- El Capitan19.0 mi W
- Icehouse Canyon19.7 mi W
- Central Heights-Midland City21.4 mi W
- Dripping Springs21.7 mi SW
- Claypool23.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peridot
What county is Peridot in?
Peridot is in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of Peridot, AZ?
1,308 people lived in Peridot at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peridot, AZ?
The ZIP code of Peridot is 85542.
What is the elevation of Peridot?
2,625 feet (800 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peridot?
San Carlos (3.0 mi), Cutter (11.9 mi), East Globe (14.4 mi), Globe (17.2 mi), Pinal (17.8 mi).
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