Tumacacori-Carmen, Arizona
Census-designated place
Tumacacori mission, 1947. Photo: George A. Grant
Tumacacori mission, 1947. Photo: George A. Grant
Location in Santa Cruz County and the state of Arizona
Location in Santa Cruz County and the state of Arizona
Tumacacori is located in Arizona
Tumacacori
Tumacacori
Tumacacori is located in the United States
Tumacacori
Tumacacori
Coordinates: 31°33′40″N 111°2′52″W / 31.56111°N 111.04778°W / 31.56111; -111.04778
Country United States
State Arizona
CountySanta Cruz
Area
[1]
 • Total1.91 sq mi (4.96 km2)
 • Land1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total329
 • Density172.07/sq mi (66.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP code
85640[2]
Area code520
FIPS code04-77367

Tumacacori (/ˌtuːməˈkɑːkəri/; O'odham: Cemagĭ Gakolig) is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, which abuts the community of Carmen. Together, the communities constitute the Tumacacori-Carmen census-designated place (CDP). The population of the CDP was 393 at the 2010 census.[3]

History

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Tumacacori is the site of Mission San José de Tumacácori, a Franciscan mission that was built in the late 18th century. It takes its name from an earlier mission site founded by Father Eusebio Kino in 1691, which is on the east side of the Santa Cruz River, south of the national park. This Kino-period mission was founded at an extant native O'odham or Sobaipuri settlement and represents the first mission in southern Arizona, but not the first mission in Arizona. The remains of the native settlement are still extant and have been investigated and reported on by archaeologist Deni Seymour.

The later Franciscan mission, which is now a ruin preserved as Tumacácori National Historical Park, was never rebuilt after being abandoned after repeated Apache raids in the 19th century that killed farmers and ranchers in the area and put a stop to the growth of the area's economy. Nearby Tubac was besieged in 1861.

Geography

Tumacacori is located at 31°33′40″N 111°2′52″W / 31.56111°N 111.04778°W / 31.56111; -111.04778 (31.561157, -111.047810).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Tumacacori-Carmen CDP has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.1 km2), all land. The locale is in a valley cut by the Santa Cruz River.

Climate

Tumacacori has a semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSk) with cool winters and hot summers.

Climate data for Tumacácori National Historical Park, Arizona, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1946–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		92
(33) 		95
(35) 		100
(38) 		109
(43) 		113
(45) 		113
(45) 		108
(42) 		108
(42) 		104
(40) 		93
(34) 		88
(31) 		113
(45)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 77.4
(25.2) 		79.8
(26.6) 		85.5
(29.7) 		91.6
(33.1) 		98.3
(36.8) 		105.0
(40.6) 		104.2
(40.1) 		100.6
(38.1) 		97.6
(36.4) 		93.3
(34.1) 		84.3
(29.1) 		77.0
(25.0) 		106.2
(41.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 63.3
(17.4) 		65.7
(18.7) 		71.8
(22.1) 		78.2
(25.7) 		86.0
(30.0) 		95.1
(35.1) 		93.4
(34.1) 		91.2
(32.9) 		88.5
(31.4) 		81.1
(27.3) 		71.3
(21.8) 		62.7
(17.1) 		79.0
(26.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 47.7
(8.7) 		49.7
(9.8) 		54.9
(12.7) 		60.4
(15.8) 		67.6
(19.8) 		77.1
(25.1) 		80.1
(26.7) 		78.5
(25.8) 		74.1
(23.4) 		64.5
(18.1) 		54.7
(12.6) 		47.2
(8.4) 		63.0
(17.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 32.0
(0.0) 		33.8
(1.0) 		38.0
(3.3) 		42.5
(5.8) 		49.1
(9.5) 		59.0
(15.0) 		66.8
(19.3) 		65.8
(18.8) 		59.8
(15.4) 		47.9
(8.8) 		38.2
(3.4) 		31.8
(−0.1) 		47.1
(8.4)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 20.2
(−6.6) 		22.6
(−5.2) 		26.2
(−3.2) 		31.2
(−0.4) 		38.5
(3.6) 		48.1
(8.9) 		57.4
(14.1) 		59.0
(15.0) 		49.1
(9.5) 		34.8
(1.6) 		23.7
(−4.6) 		19.8
(−6.8) 		16.8
(−8.4)
Record low °F (°C) 4
(−16) 		9
(−13) 		15
(−9) 		20
(−7) 		28
(−2) 		38
(3) 		42
(6) 		47
(8) 		36
(2) 		18
(−8) 		9
(−13) 		5
(−15) 		4
(−16)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.15
(29) 		1.07
(27) 		0.81
(21) 		0.31
(7.9) 		0.17
(4.3) 		0.47
(12) 		3.79
(96) 		3.35
(85) 		1.83
(46) 		1.09
(28) 		0.89
(23) 		1.02
(26) 		15.95
(405)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) 3.6 3.9 2.7 1.5 0.7 1.8 11.4 10.1 5.0 2.5 2.1 3.7 49.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 inch) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Source: NOAA[5][6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020329—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 569 people, 223 households, and 152 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 91.6 inhabitants per square mile (35.4/km2). There were 252 housing units at an average density of 40.6 per square mile (15.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.0% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 17.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. 58.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 223 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55, and the average family size was 3.13.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,806 versus $18,594 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,607. About 10.1% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.

Historic structures of Tumacacori

These are images of historic structures in Tumacacori. Included are images of the inside of the Tumacacori Mission and images of the Cemetery grounds. Also, pictured are artifacts of historical significance on display in the historic Tumacacori National Park Museum, some of which were once used by the Franciscan missionaries in the Mission San José de Tumacácori.[9][10]

Historic structures in Tumacacori
Mission San José de Tumacácori
  • Mission San José de Tumacácori
    Mission San José de Tumacácori
  • Sanctuary as it once looked
    Sanctuary as it once looked
  • Sanctuary as it looks now
    Sanctuary as it looks now
  • Inside Mission San José de Tumacácori
    Inside Mission San José de Tumacácori
  • Another view inside Mission San José de Tumacácori
    Another view inside Mission San José de Tumacácori
  • Rotunda
    Rotunda
  • Sacristy
    Sacristy
  • Mission Fountain
    Mission Fountain
  • Mortuary Chapel
    Mortuary Chapel
  • Inside the Mortuary Chapel
    Inside the Mortuary Chapel
  • Tumacacori Cemetery
    Tumacacori Cemetery
  • Tumacacori Cemetery graves
    Tumacacori Cemetery graves
  • Storage house
    Storage house
  • Compuerta
    Compuerta

Tumacacori National Park Museum

HistoricTumacacori National Park Museum
Tumacacori National Park Museum National Historic Landmark Marker
  • Tumacacori National Park Museum
    Tumacacori National Park Museum
  • Yaqui Traditional Mask
    Yaqui Traditional Mask
  • Yaqui Traditional Danse Mask
    Yaqui Traditional Danse Mask
  • Yaqui weapons
    Yaqui weapons
  • Religious Statues
    Religious Statues
  • Press for making communion wafers
    Press for making communion wafers
  • Altar Bell
    Altar Bell
  • Crucifix
    Crucifix
  • Evil Eye Pendant
    Evil Eye Pendant
  • Medallion
    Medallion

See also

Part of a series of the
Cities, towns and CDPs in Arizona with lists and images of historic properties, forts, cemeteries or historic districts
Flag of Arizona
Lists of structures, etc.
Forts
Cemeteries
Historic districts

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Tumacacori ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Tumacacori-Carmen CDP, Arizona". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  6. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "Visitor Center and Museum – Tumacácori National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov.
  10. ^ Mission Tumacacori

Further reading

External links

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