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Blackwater

Arizona · 1,190 residents · 17.897 sq mi
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Blackwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,063. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 686 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $157,400. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,190
+136%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
+136%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
+40%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
06141K2K2K1990201020202024Blackwater
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,063
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$11,646
+34%since 2000
from $8,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+250%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1%(5)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(86)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(19)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(189)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other94.4%(1,123)
Diversity Score33.9%(403)
Diversity Score
34
+98%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+31.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−33%since 2000
from 34.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 35.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2013
from 61.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackwater, Arizona?

Blackwater, Arizona has about 1,190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackwater, Arizona?

The typical household in Blackwater, Arizona earns about $30,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackwater, Arizona expensive?

In Blackwater, Arizona, the median home is worth about $157,400.

How educated are people in Blackwater, Arizona?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Blackwater, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackwater, Arizona?

About 47.5% of people in Blackwater, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackwater, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackwater, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 745 residents, a change of about 167 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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