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Fountain Hills

Arizona · 23,820 residents · 20.283 sq mi
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Fountain Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,080. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $408,600. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,820
+18%since 2000
from 20,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,174 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.8
+31%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K13K17K22K26K1990201020202024Fountain Hills
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,080
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,619 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,550
+79%since 2000
from $32,230 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $898 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+40%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(19,055)
Black0.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(618)
Asian0.9%(176)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(2,231)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(20,876)
Black1.1%(265)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,242)
Asian2.3%(550)
Other2.1%(495)
Diversity Score25.3%(6,016)
Diversity Score
25
+129%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

Fountain Hills, Arizona has about 23,820 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fountain Hills, Arizona earns about $87,080 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 $408,600, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

About 49.7% 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 4.8% 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 13,790 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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

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