As of the census of 2000, there were 2,832 people, 1,097 households, and 692 families residing in the town. The population density was 978.1 peo...
Sunset
Twilight
Darkness
Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
, notable landmarks, and current population
Colorado City is a small town located in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 2,668 at the 2010 census. Colorado City is located on the north side of the Gila River Indian Community, southwest of Safford and north of Show Low.
Colorado City is located at (33.356202, -111.719302).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.
Colorado City was founded in 1865 as a farming community.
The town is known for its longtime Mormon population and for hosting the Arizona State Fair.
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,668 people, 1,076 households, and 648 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,273 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 73.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 17.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.7% of the population.
There were 1,076 households of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the town was 37.4 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,832 people, 1,097 households, and 692 families residing in the town. The population density was 978.1 people per square mile (378.5/km²). There were 1,258 housing units at an average density of 461.4 per square mile (178.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 75.68% White, 0.53% African American, 0.62% Native American, 2.29% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 18.92% from
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.