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Prescott is located in central Arizona amid
the largest strand of Ponderosa Pine in the world. Since
Prescott's founding as the first territorial Capital of
Arizona and the establishment of nearby Fort Whipple, government
has been a dominant sector in the city's economy. Prescott
is the headquarters of the Prescott National Forest and
is the Yavapai County seat. The city is named in honor of
William Hicking Prescott, a noted historian.
| FOUNDED |
1864 |
INCORPORATED |
1883 |
| COUNTY |
Yavapai County |
ELEVATION |
5,400 ft. |
| DISTANCE TO PHOENIX |
102 miles |
DISTANCE TO TUCSON |
213 miles |
| HIGHWAYS |
I-17, SR 69, SR 89 |
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Population
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1990 |
2000 |
2001 |
| Prescott |
26,592 |
33,938 |
35,815 |
| Yavapai County |
107,714 |
167,517 |
175,305 |
| Arizona |
3,665,227 |
5,130,632 |
5,319,895 |
Principal Economic Activities
Prescott is the center for trade in the region,
with abundant retail establishments, rofessional services
and manufacturing plants. Yavapai Regional Medical Center
and Veterans Administration Hospital provide excellent diagnostic
emergency and treatment centers. Travil and tourism, cultural
institutions and government offices are important to Prescott's
economy. Prescott National Forest, area lakes, and established
trail and park systems provide numerous outdoor activities
for residents and visitors.
| County Employment |
1990 |
2001 |
| Agriculture |
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815 |
| Construction |
2,325 |
4,875 |
| FIRE |
1,050 |
1,575 |
| Government |
5,875 |
9,975 |
| Manufacturing |
2,325 |
3,375 |
| Mining |
925 |
1,075 |
| Services |
6,625 |
15,275 |
| TCPU |
1,075 |
1,325 |
| Trade |
7,625 |
13,700 |
Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security |
Major Private
Employers
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Sturm Ruger & Company
- Yavapai Regional Medical Center
- Phelps Dodge Bagdad Copper Mine
- Wal-Mart
Major Public Employers
- City of Prescott
- State of Arizona
- Yavapai County
- Prescott Unified School District
- Veterans Administration Medical Center
Labor Force Data
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1990 |
2000 |
2001 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
11,412 |
17,098 |
17,824 |
| Unemployed |
583 |
532 |
582 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.1% |
3.1% |
3.3% |
| Growth Indicators |
1990 |
2000 |
2001 |
| New Building Permits |
800 |
1,145 |
1,228 |
| Taxable Sales ($) |
191,365,533 |
789,457,474 |
835,770,238 |
| Net Assessed Valuation ($) |
139,146,965 |
297,152,634 |
325,907,477 |
Scenic Attractions
Prescott is rich in historic and scenic attractions.
Sharlot Hall Museum and the Smoki Museum contain pioneer
and Indian artifacts. Nearby recreational opportunities
include: Thumb Butte, Prescott's outstanding landmark; scenic
drives, such as the Senator Highway, and the Prescott National
Forest, which contains more than 1.2 million acres of land.
A number of lakes are within the vicinity, including Lunx,
Granite Basin, Watson, Willow and Goldwater. Major annual
events include territorial Days, Bluegrass Festival, and
All-Indian Pow Wow in June; the Prescott Frontier Days Roado
and Celebration on the Fourth of July; the Phippen Western
Art Show on Memorial Day weekend; the County Fair and the
Faire on the Square in September; and the Christmas Parade
and Courthouse Lighting in December.
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