Guadalupe, Arizona

Guadalupe, Arizona
Town
Welcome marker
Flag Seal
Motto: "Where Three Cultures Flourish"
Location in Maricopa County, Arizona
Guadalupe Guadalupe
Coordinates:33°22′0″N111°57′45″W
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Maricopa
Government
•Mayor	Valerie Molina
Area
• Total	0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
• Land	0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,234 ft (376 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	5,322
• Density	6,660.83/sq mi (2,571.74/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7(MST(noDST))
ZIP code	85283
Area code	480
FIPS code	04-30270
Website	www.guadalupeaz.org

Guadalupeis a town inMaricopa County, Arizona,United States and part of the greaterPhoenix metropolitan area.The town motto, "where three cultures flourish", recognizes the town's roots in the Yaquis, Mexicans and descendants of the original farmers.Since its founding, Guadalupe has been known as a center ofYaquiculture, and it is home to many religious festivals. Nestled betweenPhoenixandTempe,the2020 censuslisted the population of the town as 5,322.Guadalupe was founded around 1900 by Yaqui Indians, who fled their homeland inSonorato avoid oppression by the Mexican government ofPorfirio Díaz.The cemetery of Guadalupe was established in 1904, in the original townsite. The cemetery is now officially located in Tempe, due to that city'sannexationof the land surrounding the cemetery; however, it is still administered by the Guadalupe Clerk's Office.Guadalupe is primarily a residential area; most residents commute to other parts of the Phoenix area to work.

Geography

Guadalupe is located at33°22′0″N111°57′45″W(33.366733, -111.962414).It is bordered to the west by Phoenix and to the north, east, and south by Tempe. Downtown Phoenix is 11 miles (18 km) to the northwest.

According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all land.

Governmental representation

Guadalupe is in Arizona's 7th Congressional District, served byRepresentativeRuben Gallego.It is also in Arizona's 27th State Legislative District, served byRepresentativesReginald Bolding Jr.andDiego Rodriguez,and bySenatorRebecca Ríos.All four of the aforementioned officials areDemocrats.

Healthcare

The public hospital system,Valleywise Health(formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System), operates Valleywise Community Health Center – Guadalupe. Its sole hospital, Valleywise Health Medical Center, is in Phoenix.

Demographics

As of thecensusof 2000, there were 5,228 people, 1,110 households, and 961 families residing in the town. The population density was 6,813.9 inhabitants per square mile (2,630.9/km²). There were 1,184 housing units at an average density of 1,543.2 units per square mile (595.8 units/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 72.3%HispanicorLatinoof any race, 44.2%Native American,31.2% fromother races,17.5%White,1.1%BlackorAfrican American0.1%Asian,0.2%Pacific Islander,and 5.7% from two or more races.

There were 1,110 households, out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% weremarried couplesliving together, 27.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.4% were non-families. 9.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.70 and the average family size was 4.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 37.2% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median home prices as of 2022 is $279,142.In 2022, the average household income was $59,751, and the median income for a family was $42,833.Theper capita incomefor the town was $8,149. About 24.3% of families and 26.7% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 30.8% of those under age 18 and 42.4% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	4,039		—
1980	4,506		11.6%
1990	5,458		21.1%
2000	5,228		−4.2%
2010	5,523		5.6%
2020	5,322		−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Art and Culture

The town of Guadalupe, Arizona has many festivals, including:Easter Ceremonies and Traditional Dances: The Yaqui people, also known as Yoeme, migrated to Guadalupe from Mexico and celebrated Lent and Easter ceremonies. These ceremonies include deer dances, pascola dances, and other traditions originating in Mexico in the early 1600s.Every Easter season, Yaqui (Pascua in Spanish) ceremonial rites are held in the plaza. The rites blend traditional Native American beliefs with Catholic Christian teachings. These rituals are a historic and sacred obligation of the participants and date back roughly 300 years. Although not performed for tourists, respectful visitors are welcome to observe.Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: A December festival celebrated by the Yaqui people.Día de los Muertos: An annual festival celebrated in Guadalupe.Guadalupe also celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the Hispanic community's history, culture, and achievements.In April the Town of Guadalupe has their annual car show. It’s an event full of Culture and Tradition.

Images

Images

	Name	Image	Description		Name	Image	Description
1	"Welcome to Guadalupe" "Bienvenidos a Guadalupe"		Guadalupe welcome sign in English and Spanish	2	Guadalupe City Ordinance		City ordinance which forbids the taking of pictures and alcoholic beverages during the celebration of religious festivals.
3	Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church		Built in 1914	4	Side view of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church		Built in 1914
5	The rectory of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church		Built in 1914	6	Santa Lucia Pascua Yaqui Temple		Built in 1914
7	Guadalupe Veterans Monument		Located in the Avenida del Yaqui	8	American Veteran's Memorial		Memorial dedicated to all veterans; located in the Avenida del Yaqui
9	Guadalupe Town Hall		Located at 9241 S Avenida del Yaqui	10	The Avenida del Yaqui		Yaqui Avenue
11	Mercado de Guadalupe		The Guadalupe Market at 8212 S. Avenida del Yaqui	12	Mercado de Guadalupe		Different view of the Guadalupe Market
13	Mercado de Guadalupe Wall		Mural depicting traditional aspects of life and death in Guadalupe	14	The Cerrito ( "small hill" )		Small hill on which a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is located
15	Our Lady of Guadalupe		Our Lady of Guadalupe on the "Cerrito"	16	Abandoned house		1920s abandoned house
17	Early Western/Mexican style house		Early Guadalupe house which reflects the traditional Mexican/Western style	18	Guadalupe Cemetery		The Guadalupe Cemetery was established in 1904 in the original Guadalupe townsite.
19	Graves in the Guadalupe Cemetery		Established in 1904	20	Grave with the image of "Our Lady of Guadalupe"		Established in 1904

External links

• Official website
• Guadalupe community profilefromArizona Department of Commerce
• Guadalupe (Arizona)travel guide from Wikivoyage