Cibola, Arizona

Cibola is a census-designated place (CDP) in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. The population was 172 at the 2000 census. It is named for the famed city of gold of the same name.

Geography

Cibola is located at 33°18′59″N 114°39′54″W / 33.31639°N 114.66500°W / 33.31639; -114.66500 (33.3164215, -114.6649570).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.0 square miles (47 km²), all of it land.

Climate

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cibola has a mild desert climate, abbreviated "Bwh" on climate maps.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 172 people, 65 households, and 39 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 9.5 people per square mile (3.7/km²). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 8.9/sq mi (3.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.58% White, 3.49% Black or African American, 6.40% Native American, 11.63% from other races, and 2.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.72% of the population.