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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fountain Hills

Arizona · 20,235 residents · 20.283 sq mi
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Fountain Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,619. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 10,205 residents. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $205,900. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,235
+102%since 1990
from 10,030 in 1990
1990 – 2025
998 / sq mi
+102%since 1990
from 495 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.4
+17%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K13K17K22K26K1990201020202024Fountain Hills
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,619
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,231 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,230
+57%since 1990
from $20,551 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$205,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $141,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$898
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $648 in 1990
US average: $602
83.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
16.3% rent
3.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(9,702)
Black1%(103)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(314)
Asian1%(103)
Diversity Score14.9%(1,492)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(19,055)
Black0.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(618)
Asian0.9%(176)
Diversity Score11%(2,231)
11
−26%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.8%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.7%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

Fountain Hills, Arizona has about 20,235 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

The typical household in Fountain Hills, Arizona earns about $61,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain Hills, Arizona expensive?

In Fountain Hills, Arizona, the median home is worth about $205,900, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Hills, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

About 4.1% of people in Fountain Hills, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain Hills, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain Hills, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,205 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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

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