The population of Fountain Hills is approximately 23,000, and skews towards the baby boomers. However, it has a high proportion of veterans and long-term residents. One third of the city's residents are 15 years or older. The city is about half the size of Arizona. Here is a breakdown of the demographics for Fountain Hls. Read on for more statistics.
The town is located along the Verde River, which is a tributary of the Salt River. Fountain Hills has numerous washes that run into the Verde River. Ashbrook, Balboa, Legend, and Colony were among the most prominent. Several businesses are located in the area, including Comfort Inn Fountain Hls, Desert Dog Hummer Adventures, and the Town - Magistrate Court.
This Arizona city was incorporated in 1989. As of 2010, there were approximately 22,400 residents in Fountain Hls. This growth rate is a bit slower than it was in previous decades, but Fountain Hills still retains its small town charm. Its growth has averaged about one percent per year since 2010, whereas Maricopa County has added over 660,000 people in the past decade. The interactive dashboard below shows redistricting data from the 2020 Decennial Census, as well as American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-year estimates.
Fountain Hills shares a border with Scottsdale, a popular tourist destination. Downtown Phoenix is only 33 miles away, and Tucson, Flagstaff, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are all within one hundred and twenty miles. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 25 miles away. And if you're wondering what Fountain Hills has to offer, the map below is a good place to start your search.