Oatman, Arizona | |
|---|---|
 Main street of Oatman, August 2005 | |
  Oatman  Oatman | |
| Coordinates: 35°01′35″N 114°23′01″W / 35.02639°N 114.38361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Named for | Olive Oatman |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 102 |
| • Density | 531.25/sq mi (205.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP Code | 86433 |
| FIPS code | 04-50620 |
Oatman is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Black Mountains of Mohave County, Arizona, United States, at an elevation of 2,710 feet (830 m). In 1915, it began as a small mining camp when two prospectors struck US$10 million (equivalent to $171 million in 2023) in gold, though the vicinity had already been settled for several years. Oatman's population grew to more than 3,500 in one year. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 102.[3]
The town is now a Wild West tourist attraction, known for the wild burros that wander the streets.
- ^ "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Arizona". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oatman
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Oatman CDP, Arizona: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 25, 2022.