Figure 2‐1a illustrates the population densities in the JLUS Project Area in 2000, and
Figure 2‐2a shows the densities in 2010. Population density data was not available for
2017. These figures are presented to show the growth and density of areas within the
JLUS Project Area for different timeframes. The data used to develop these maps is
taken from the U.S. Census Bureau and is aggregated by Census blocks. Therefore, actual
population densities and associated number of houses and other residential units in
some of the locations may be lower or higher than shown in the aggregated Census block
boundary.
Figures 2‐1b and 2‐2b show a close‐up view of the areas around Rittenhouse Training Site
and Florence Military Reservation. A comparison of these two figures indicates the areas
that experienced the most growth are on the outskirts of Queen Creek and largely
associated with the unincorporated San Tan Valley community. Much of this growth
occurred very close to Rittenhouse Training Site. Other areas that experience growth
were in the northern and western parts of Florence and to the southeast of Florence.
Figures 2‐1c and 2‐2c show a close‐up view of the areas around Picacho Peak Stagefield
and Silverbell Army Heliport. A comparison of these two figures shows that the majority
of the growth occurred in the Town of Marana and in the southern portion of
Pinal County along Interstate 10. Much of this growth occurred in the unincorporated
Village of Red Rock to the north of Silverbell Army Heliport. The area north of
Picacho Peak Stagefield experience a small decline in population.
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