San Manuel
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
San Manuel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pinal County, Arizona, with 3,114 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,451 ft (1,052 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Campo Bonito, 4.6 miles SW.
- 3,114residents (2020 Census)
- 3,451 ftelevation · 1,052 m
- 20.7 sq miland area · 53.7 km²
- 150 / sq mipopulation density
- 85631ZIP code
About San Manuel
San Manuel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 3,551 at the 2010 census.
San Manuel was built in 1953 by Del E. Webb Construction Company as a company town to serve the then-new San Manuel copper mine, mill and smelter complex. In 1955 the San Manuel Arizona Railroad was built to connect with the Copper Basin Railway at Hayden. When copper prices fell in the late 1990s, BHP, the owner of the mine and smelter complex shuttered both operations in June 1999. The closing saw 2,500 people lose their jobs. The mine and smelter were permanently closed in 2003.
The community is on the edge of the Sonoran Desert with its saguaros and overlooks the San Pedro River valley and panoramic Galiuro Mountains. Today, San Manuel is a leisure destination popular for hunting, sightseeing, and is a hub for off-road adventure for dirt bikes, UTV's and ATV's. UTV. Several museums include a mining museum and a motorcycle museum. It is also a gateway city of The Arizona Trail. Nearby towns are Oracle and Mammoth. Both are within 10 mi (16 km) of San Manuel and make up a tri-community area.
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Living in San Manuel
- Median household income
- $48,314
- Median home value
- $119,800
- Median rent
- $708/mo
- Median age
- 51.7
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San Manuel had 3,114 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,114 |
|---|---|
| Density | 150 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Manuel at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pinal County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,114 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.74 sq mi (53.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,451 ft (1,052 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6091° N, 110.6415° W |
| ZIP code | 85631 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0463540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Manuel
- Campo Bonito4.6 mi SW
- Mammoth7.3 mi NW
- Oracle8.2 mi W
- Summerhaven13.9 mi SW
- Saddlebrooke14.1 mi W
- Willow Canyon15.7 mi S
- Catalina17.3 mi SW
- Dudleyville17.9 mi N
- Oro Valley23.5 mi SW
- Tanque Verde24.3 mi S
- Catalina Foothills25.5 mi SW
- Winkelman26.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Manuel
What county is San Manuel in?
San Manuel is in Pinal County, Arizona.
What is the population of San Manuel, AZ?
3,114 people lived in San Manuel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Manuel, AZ?
The ZIP code of San Manuel is 85631.
What is the elevation of San Manuel?
3,451 feet (1,052 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Manuel?
Campo Bonito (4.6 mi), Mammoth (7.3 mi), Oracle (8.2 mi), Summerhaven (13.9 mi), Saddlebrooke (14.1 mi).
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