San Carlos
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona
San Carlos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gila County, Arizona, with 3,987 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,628 ft (801 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peridot, 3.0 miles S.
- 3,987residents (2020 Census)
- 2,628 ftelevation · 801 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.2 km²
- 465 / sq mipopulation density
- 85542ZIP code
About San Carlos
San Carlos (Western Apache: Sengaa) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gila County, Arizona, United States. The population was 4,038 at the 2010 census, up from 3,716 in 2000.
San Carlos is the largest community in and the seat of government for the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.
San Carlos' economy is underdeveloped and is based mainly on retail service industries, construction trades, and public administration.
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Living in San Carlos
- Median household income
- $56,302
- Median home value
- $67,200
- Median rent
- $540/mo
- Median age
- 28.5
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San Carlos had 3,987 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,987 |
|---|---|
| Density | 465 per sq mi (179 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Carlos at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gila County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,987 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.58 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,628 ft (801 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3446° N, 110.4776° W |
| ZIP code | 85542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0462910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Carlos
- Peridot3.0 mi S
- Cutter10.5 mi W
- East Globe13.2 mi W
- Globe15.6 mi W
- Pinal16.3 mi W
- Copper Hill16.6 mi W
- Six Shooter Canyon17.2 mi W
- Icehouse Canyon18.7 mi W
- El Capitan19.1 mi SW
- Central Heights-Midland City19.9 mi W
- Wheatfields21.4 mi NW
- Claypool21.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Carlos
What county is San Carlos in?
San Carlos is in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the population of San Carlos, AZ?
3,987 people lived in San Carlos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Carlos, AZ?
The ZIP code of San Carlos is 85542.
What is the elevation of San Carlos?
2,628 feet (801 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Carlos?
Peridot (3.0 mi), Cutter (10.5 mi), East Globe (13.2 mi), Globe (15.6 mi), Pinal (16.3 mi).
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