Lake Havasu City
cityLake Havasu City, situated in Mohave County, Arizona, is a vibrant city known for its recreational activities and the iconic London Bridge. Established in 1963, the city is located on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu, a reservoir on the Colorado River. With a population of approximately 59,037 in 2024, Lake Havasu City offers a blend of outdoor adventure and community charm. The city's economy is diverse, with key sectors including retail trade, healthcare, and accommodation and food services. Tourism plays a significant role, attracting visitors with events, the London Bridge, and the lake itself. Lake Havasu City is also emerging as a regional hub for economic growth and broadband connectivity, with a growing cluster of local businesses and research facilities. What sets Lake Havasu City apart is its unique history, centered around the relocation of the London Bridge in 1968, which has become a major tourist attraction. The city's focus on outdoor recreation, with access to Lake Havasu and surrounding desert landscapes, contributes to a high quality of life for its residents and visitors.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Classification
- City
- Country
- United States
- County
- Mohave County
- Elevation
- 735 ft
- Total Area
- 46.4 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.05 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.4864
- Longitude
- -114.3425
- Climate
- Hot desert climate with extremely hot summers, mild winters, and very little rainfall.
- Notable Features
- Lake Havasu · Colorado River · Bridgewater Channel
- Neighboring Areas
- Kingman · Phoenix
- Population (2020)
- 57,144
- Est. Population (2024)
- 59,037
- Median Age
- 56.1
- Median Income
- $70,148
- Poverty Rate
- 14.08%
- Owner-Occupied
- 73.2%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of Lake Havasu City includes 82.67% White, 4.32% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 6 members
- School District
- Lake Havasu Unified School District #1
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation











- Unemployment Rate
- 4.2%
- Economic Profile
- Tourism-based · Emerging economic growth · Broadband connectivity
- Employment Sectors
- Retail Trade · Health Care & Social Assistance · Accommodation & Food Services
- Schools
- 8
- Students
- 5,121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- School Districts
- Lake Havasu Unified School District #1
- Colleges & Universities
- Arizona State University (research facilities)
- Transportation
- Arizona Highway 95 · Interstate 40 · Interstate 10 · Havasu Transit · Lake Havasu City Airport
- Utilities
- Municipal Water · Fiber/Broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospital · Airport · Convention Center
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Lake Havasu · Lake Havasu State Park · SARA Park
- Parks & Trails
- Rotary Community Park · London Bridge Beach · 17 city parks
- Founded
- 1963
- Incorporated
- 1978
- Named After
- Lake Havasu
- Historical Significance
- Planned community known for relocating the London Bridge, becoming a major tourism and recreation destination.
- Key Events
- Established as Lake Havasu Irrigation and Drainage District in 1963 · Robert McCulloch purchased land for testing outboard engines and developing a city · London Bridge was purchased and relocated in 1968 · City was incorporated in 1978
