According to Community College, overall the population of Yavapai County is growing older; fastest growing portion of County appears to be on the west side
Preliminary data used by Yavapai Community College at the September Governing Board meeting showed that the population over the past ten years in Yavapai County has grown in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Cottonwood and Camp Verde. The data indicated that the population in Sedona has fallen by about 3%. The fastest growing areas in the County appear to be located on the west side of the County. Sedona experiences 85% growth in 65+ age group.
The preliminary data also showed that the number of persons 18 years and younger was also dropping. Sedona experienced the largest drop in this group among the cities looked at by the Community College. Camp Verde led the east side of the County with an 20% increase in the 18 and younger group. Cottonwood experienced a 22% decline.
More complete information about population growth in the County is expected at the November Governing Board meeting.
You may view the presentation on the preliminary population data given by Vice President Clint Ewell at the September Governing Board meeting in the video clip below.