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Alhambra
Urban village
Valley Metro Rail   Station in Alhambra.
Valley Metro Rail Station in Alhambra.
Alhambra, Phoenix is located in Arizona
Alhambra, Phoenix
Alhambra, Phoenix
Location in Arizona
Alhambra, Phoenix is located in the United States
Alhambra, Phoenix
Alhambra, Phoenix
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Maricopa
City Phoenix
Area
 • Total 20 sq mi (50 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 127,764
 • Density 6,400/sq mi (2,500/km2)
Website Alhambra Village Planning Committee

Alhambra is an urban village of Phoenix, Arizona.

Location

Alhambra encompasses an area south of Northern Avenue, west of 7th Street, east of 43rd Avenue, and north of Grand Avenue or the Grand Canal.

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Location of Alhambra highlighted in red

History

The community's name was chosen by William John Murphy (1839–1923) to designate one of the four North Phoenix areas he sub-divided. It was built principally to satisfy the housing needs of a growing population in the aftermath of World War II. Many of those who moved to the area discovered it when they were stationed at Luke Air Force Base.

Demographics

As of 2010, Alhambra had a population of 127,764 living in an area of roughly 20 square miles, giving a density of about 6,400/square mile. 61.1% of residents were white, 6.6% were black or African American, 3.4% were American Indian or Alaska Native, and 4.1% were Asian or Pacific Islander. 21% of residents were some other race, and 3.9% were persons of two or more races.

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