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Bluewater

Arizona · 682 residents · 2.077 sq mi
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Bluewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,932. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,500. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
682
−7%since 2000
from 730 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
328 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+7%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4626107589051K1990201020202024Bluewater
2024897
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,932
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,164
+64%since 2000
from $16,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(546)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(111)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.6%(260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(421)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(171)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other4.8%(33)
Diversity Score60.6%(413)
Diversity Score
61
+70%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluewater, Arizona?

Bluewater, Arizona has about 682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluewater, Arizona?

The typical household in Bluewater, Arizona earns about $46,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluewater, Arizona expensive?

In Bluewater, Arizona, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Bluewater, Arizona?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bluewater, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluewater, Arizona?

About 9.5% of people in Bluewater, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluewater, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluewater, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 171 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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