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Bullhead City, Arizona Bullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, USA, roughly 100 mi (160 km) south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City. Bullhead City is located a few miles north of Fort Mojave Indian Reservation.According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 40,225. The nearby communities of Laughlin, Needles, Fort Mohave, and Mohave Valley bring the Bullhead area's total population to about 75,000. History Spanish explorer Melchor Díaz documented his travels in Northwestern Mohave County in 1540. The area was found to be populated by Native Americans, the Mojave Indian Tribe, for whom the county is named. This group of Mojave Indians referred to themselves as the Pipa Aha Macav, meaning 'People by the River'.In 1776, Father Garces crossed the Colorado River in the Bullhead City area. Hardyville In the 19th century, the current site of Bullhead City was called Hardyville, named for early resident and politician, William Hardy. A New York native and an entrepreneur, Hardy established a ferry service across the Colorado River and raised Angora goats. He was a colorful and somewhat controversial figure who is considered by many as the founding father of Bullhead City. He was a postmaster, county supervisor and a member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature. In 1864, his personal worth was over $40,000.00, making him the second richest man in Arizona.From 1852 to 1909, steamboats made regular trips up the Colorado River, passing Hardyville regularly. These stern-wheeler riverboats played an important part in the early development of the areas bordering the Colorado River. The small town saw the construction of a general store, a saloon, a blacksmith shop, a quartz mill, a billiard hall, and a respectable public hall.Although the 19th century saw a population boom in Hardyville as mining became more profitable, the beginning of the 20th century saw mining activities move away from the Colorado River and Hardyville. When a railroad was constructed from Needles, California, through Yucca, Arizona, to Kingman, Arizona, Hardyville was abandoned and became a ghost town. A small cemetery, now a historic landmark, is the most significant existing remnant of Hardyville. Bullhead City Decades later, Hardyville would be resurrected as Bullhead City with the construction of Davis Dam between 1942 and 1953. The dam was originally called Bullhead Dam after Bull's Head Rock, a well-known landmark along the Colorado River. Bullhead City became the headquarters for the construction project, which was completed in 1953. Thus the name 'Bullhead City' was born. As the nearby Lake Mohave developed into a major tourism destination, and as the casino and resort town of Laughlin, Nevada, sprouted up across the river, Bullhead City grew rapidly.In 1970, Bullhead City was the name of the six blocks that ran north-south along Highway 95 across the river from Don Laughlin's casino. About a thousand people lived in original Bullhead City at that time, about 3,000 people in Riviera. In 1984, the small communities of Bullhead City, Riviera, and Holiday Shores voted to incorporate, choosing the name 'Bullhead City' for its historical significance. The annual celebration Hardyville Days pays homage to the history of the town, and the man that first settled this shoreline along the Colorado River.Bullhead City and the neighboring town of Laughlin, Nevada, have grown in popularity as tourist destinations, and so has the population. Today, tourism is by far the main economy in Bullhead City. In the summer months, tourists from all over come for water recreation on Lake Mohave and the Colorado River. Starting in the fall, tourist from colder states flock by the thousands in their motor homes because of the mild winters. Geography Bullhead City is located at 35°6′56″N 114°35′19″W / 35.11556°N 114.58861°W / 35.11556; -114.58861 (35.115643, -114.588655).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 46.0 square miles (119.0 km²), of which, 45.2 square miles (117.1 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.9 km²) of it (1.59%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2006, there were 40,225 people, 13,909 households, and 9,110 families residing in the city. The population density was 746.6 people per square mile (288.3/km²). There were 18,430 housing units at an average density of 407.5/sq mi (157.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.57% White, 1.01% Black or African American, 1.34% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 8.25% from other races, and 2.75% from two or more races. 20.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 13,909 households out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.86.In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.The median income for a household in the city was $30,221, and the median income for a family was $33,914. Males had a median income of $23,617 versus $19,564 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,250. About 11.3% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.Bullhead City and the neighboring communities of Laughlin, Nevada, Fort Mojave, Mohave Valley, Arizona and Needles, California, make up what is referred to as the Tri-state Area. This is an economically interdependent group of communities, all geographically connected within a ten mile (16 km) radius. The population of the Tri-State Area, including Bullhead City, is about 75,000. The catchment area (human geography) of Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, according to its own statistics, includes 110,000 residents. Climate Bullhead City has a desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with a few inches of precipitation year-round. It is one of the United States's hottest cities during the summer, with an average July high of 110 to 115 (but has been known to reach 125+) Fahrenheit degrees or 48 to 49 Celsius degrees. Education Bullhead City's Elementary schools and Junior High schools are operated by the Bullhead City Elementary School District. These schools include Sunrise Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, Coyote Canyon Elementary School, Desert Valley Elementary School, Diamondback Elementary School, Bullhead City Junior High School, and Fox Creek Junior High School. Bullhead City's high school Mohave High School and River Valley High School, are operated by the Colorado River Union High School District. Other nearby high schools are Laughlin High School and Needles High School. Additionally, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School and Mohave Accelerated Learning Center are public charter schools serving K-12 students in Bullhead City and the surrounding area. Other schools in nearby communities include Young Scholars Academy, Mohave Valley Junior High, Camp Mohave Elementary, Fort Mohave Elementary, and Mohave Valley Elementary. Laughlin and Needles also have public elementary schools. Educational Intitutions in the Bullhead City area Northern Arizona UniversityBullhead City Campus Mohave Community CollegeBullhead City Palo Verde Community CollegeNeedles Campus Desert Quest Private SchoolFort Mohave Atlantic Driving SchoolFort Mohave Bullhead City Real Estate Licensing ClassesBullhead City Sunset Bible InstituteBullhead City Community College of Southern NevadaLaughlin Academy of Building IndustriesFort Mohave Annual events Bullhead City is known for hosting annual events. The most well known of these are the annual River Regatta, Hardyville Days, Riverfest, Cornfest, the Chile Cook-Off, and the Christmas Boombox Parade . Neighboring communities, Laughlin, Oatman, and Needles, also hold several annual events. Recently, the annual River Regatta attracted an estimated 15,000 participants. Fort Mojave Indian Tribe The Fort Mojave Indian Reservation covers almost 42,000 acres (170 km2) in the Tri-State area, and the local history is rich with Native American Culture. Currently the tribe operates two casinos, one full-service hotel, and the Mojave Resort PGA Championship Golf Course. See also, the Mohave people. Name origin The town was originally known as Hardyville, named after William Harrison Hardy, who worked as a postmaster, county supervisor and a member of the Territorial Legislature. When the railroad bypassed the town, it quickly became a ghost town until the construction of the Davis Dam. The dam was originally called Bullhead Dam, taken from 'Bull's Head Rock,' a rock formation along the Colorado River. Steam boats on the Colorado River used it as a navigation point. After the construction of Davis Dam, the water rose and now almost completely covers the landmark. The community that arose during construction of Bullhead Dam was nicknamed Bullhead Bullhead City Goes Green Despite being in the middle of one of the hottest deserts in the U.S., Bullhead City has become a model city for going green. Habitat for Humanity has gone solar in its Bullhead City homes. The Bullhead City Elementary School District has accepted a federal grant to convert all of their electricity to solar. The decades-old Mohave Generating Station Coal Slurry Power Plant was shut down in 2005, reducing air pollution and excess use of river water. In 2008, Bullhead City initiated a city-wide recycling program. Bullhead City is also home to the only Goodwill store in Mohave County, which saves tons of waste from entering the local landfills, selling what it can and recycling the rest.Becoville Laughlin was announced in 2010 as a 640-acre environmentally self-sustained community development in Laughlin Ranch, which is itself a master-planned community. Contstruction is expected to begin in 2011.A 1200 Megawatt solar generating facility has been approved by Mohave County, to be located on over 10,000 acres, just over ten miles outside of Bullhead City. Hotels While there are a few small motels in Bullhead City, the sister city of Laughlin, Nevada, makes visiting the area very convenient with more than 11,000 hotel rooms. There are also several RV Parks in the Bullhead City area. Notable residents Chris McCandlessofInto the Wildfame spent two months as a McDonald's employee in Bullhead City. Seamus Dever, actor, grew up in Bullhead City, graduated from Mohave High School in 1994. Joe Lengson, Musician, Bass player and backing vocals for the hardcore band,MyChildren MyBride. Robert Bloomfield, Musician, Guitar player for the hardcore band,MyChildren MyBride.