Fort Mohave, Arizona
Fort Mohave is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is named for a nearby fort that was used during the Mohave War. As of the 2020 census, the population of Fort Mohave was 16,190, up from 14,364 in 2010 and 8,919 in 2000. It is a suburb of Bullhead City. Its recent growth has made it the most populous unincorporated community in Mohave County.
Fort Mohave, Arizona | |
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View of Fort Mohave from Avi Resort & Casino | |
Location in Mohave County, Arizona | |
Fort Mohave Location in the United States Fort Mohave Fort Mohave (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 35°0′41″N 114°35′52″W | |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Named for | Fort Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.70 sq mi (43.25 km2) |
| • Land | 16.70 sq mi (43.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 16,190 |
| • Density | 969.52/sq mi (374.34/km2) |
| Time zone | MST |
| ZIP codes | 86426 |
| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-24895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628855 |
The largest single employer in Fort Mohave is Valley View Medical Center. In 2013, Fort Mohave became the home of a 200+ acre photovoltaic solar generating plant. The plant was built east of Vanderslice Road between Joy Lane and Lipan Boulevard.
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