Yavapai County, Arizona
Yavapai County: county in Arizona, United States
About
Yavapai County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 211,033 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 240,226 inhabitants. Its county seat is Prescott. The county was created 161 years ago in 1864.
County Snapshot
Yavapai County at a glance
Yavapai County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Arizona counties
15
Open related pagesLargest city
Prescott ValleyPopulation 47,901
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Yavapai County
| Population | 240,226 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| Twitter username | yavapaicounty |
| Area | 21051 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.05% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.95% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5999,-112.5539 |
| Named for | Yavapai people |
| Altitude | 5,614 feet / 1711 meters |
| Capital | Prescott |
| Establishment | January 01, 1865 |
| Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Local time | 13:24:24 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 41℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Yavapai County is located at 34°35'60"N 112°33'14"W (34.5998800, -112.5538700). It has 5 neighbors: Coconino County, Gila County, La Paz County, Maricopa County and Mohave County.
Yavapai County map
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The largest city of Yavapai County is Prescott Valley with a population of 47,901. Other cities include, Prescott population 44,837, Chino Valley population 12,819, Cottonwood population 11,818 and West Sedona population 11,299. See all Yavapai County cities & populated places.
Yavapai County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yavapai County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley | 47,901 | Town of the United States |
| Prescott | 44,837 | A city in Yavapai County, Arizona. |
| Chino Valley | 12,819 | Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Cottonwood | 11,818 | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| West Sedona | 11,299 | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America |
| Camp Verde | 11,259 | Town of the United States |
| Big Park | 6,695 | Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America |
| Williamson | 5,438 | Census designated place |
| Paulden | 5,231 | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona |
| Lake Montezuma | 4,706 | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona |
| Clarkdale | 4,525 | Town of the United States |
| Cornville | 3,280 | Settlement/census place in Arizona |
| Black Canyon City | 2,837 | Census designated place |
| Cordes Lakes | 2,633 | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona |
| Congress | 1,975 | Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Mayer | 1,497 | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind 12 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Prescott
- Jerome Junction
Demographics
The population of Yavapai County increased by 12.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 211,033 | - | census |
| 2011 | 211,044 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 211,990 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 214,421 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 217,716 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 220,805 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 224,575 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 228,082 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 231,772 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 235,099 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 240,226 | 2.13% | estimation process |
People born in Yavapai County (1)
Apache politician Vera Brown Starr was born in Yavapai County
Arizona Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 4,579,081 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Pima County | 1,061,175 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Tucson | 553,571 | The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| Pinal County | 480,828 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
| Glendale | 255,307 | The second most populous city in Arizona. |
| Yuma County | 217,824 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Mohave County | 217,206 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
| Peoria | 179,872 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. |