Paulden, Arizona
CDP
About Paulden
Set in the northwestern part of Arizona, Paulden is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Paulden is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 57.32 square miles.
📰 Paulden News Today
- Paulden Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Upcoming Paulden Town Hall Signals AZ · Feb 24
- Wheels detach from passing cement truck, crash into bedroom wall in Paulden AZ Family · Apr 2
- Tony DeBono Obituary Jun 13, 2026 Hartquist Funeral & Cremation Services · Jun 13
- Man accused of assaulting girlfriend caught in CA FOX 10 Phoenix · Jun 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Paulden Unique
- The only place in America named Paulden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.
🏫 Schools in Paulden
- Paulden Community School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area57.32 sq mi
Coordinates34.8897, -112.4937