Superior
Town in Pinal County, Arizona
Superior is a town in Pinal County, Arizona, with 2,407 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,887 ft (880 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Top-of-the-World, 8.9 miles NE.
- 2,407residents (2020 Census)
- 2,887 ftelevation · 880 m
- 11.4 sq miland area · 29.4 km²
- 212 / sq mipopulation density
- 85173ZIP code
About Superior
Superior (Western Apache: Yooʼ Łigai) is a town in northern Pinal County, Arizona, United States, and is the oldest town in the county. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town was 2,407. Superior was founded as a mining town for the Silver King and the later Magma mines; silver was mined at first, and then transitioned to copper. Currently, exploitation of the huge Resolution Copper deposit is being explored near the town.
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Living in Superior
- Median household income
- $45,030
- Median home value
- $140,400
- Median rent
- $881/mo
- Median age
- 53.4
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Superior had 2,407 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,407 |
|---|---|
| Density | 212 per sq mi (82 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Superior at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pinal County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,407 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.36 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,887 ft (880 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2716° N, 111.1242° W |
| ZIP code | 85173 |
| Official website | superior-arizona.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0471300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Superior
- Top-of-the-World8.9 mi NE
- Queen Valley10.5 mi W
- Miami16.9 mi NE
- Gold Canyon18.4 mi W
- Claypool18.8 mi NE
- Icehouse Canyon19.3 mi E
- Kearny19.5 mi SE
- El Capitan19.8 mi E
- Central Heights-Midland City19.9 mi NE
- Six Shooter Canyon21.2 mi E
- Florence21.8 mi SW
- Pinal22.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Superior
What county is Superior in?
Superior is in Pinal County, Arizona.
What is the population of Superior, AZ?
2,407 people lived in Superior at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Superior, AZ?
The ZIP code of Superior is 85173.
What is the elevation of Superior?
2,887 feet (880 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Superior?
Top-of-the-World (8.9 mi), Queen Valley (10.5 mi), Miami (16.9 mi), Gold Canyon (18.4 mi), Claypool (18.8 mi).
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