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CITY · 2020 ACS

Fortuna Foothills

Arizona · 27,776 residents · 40.077 sq mi
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Fortuna Foothills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,129. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,200. With a median age of 61.2, 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 61.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,776
+36%since 2000
from 20,478 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
693 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.2
−3%since 2000
from 62.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K12K19K26K32K1990201020202024Fortuna Foothills
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,129
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,797
+44%since 2000
from $19,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(17,361)
Black0.4%(76)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,609)
Asian0.5%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score30%(6,144)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(19,239)
Black0.9%(259)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(6,842)
Asian1.1%(303)
Other2.2%(601)
Diversity Score54.7%(15,192)
Diversity Score
55
+82%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona?

Fortuna Foothills, Arizona has about 27,776 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona?

The typical household in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona earns about $49,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fortuna Foothills, Arizona expensive?

In Fortuna Foothills, Arizona, the median home is worth about $128,200, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona?

About 10.9% of people in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fortuna Foothills, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Fortuna Foothills, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,039 residents, a change of about 259 percent over that period.

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

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