Flowing Wells is a CDP located in Pima County Arizona. Flowing Wells has a 2024 population of 17,316. Flowing Wells is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,227 in 2020.
The average household income in Flowing Wells is $51,502 with a poverty rate of 22.25%. The median age in Flowing Wells is 37 years: 35.1 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Flowing Wells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,992 | 63.95% |
| Two or more races | 2,965 | 17.25% |
| Other race | 2,607 | 15.17% |
| Black or African American | 264 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 230 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 130 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,951 | 2.47 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 2,808 | 1.18 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 2,073 | 3.45 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 1,341 | 3.17 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 729 | 3.42 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,355 | 12.27% |
| Associates Degree | 820 | 7.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,115 | 10.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 373 | 3.38% |
| High School Graduate | 2,938 | 26.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 883 | 8% |
| Some College | 3,557 | 32.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,962 | 5,279 | 1,123 |
| Hispanic | 4,223 | 2,764 | 269 |
| 2+ Races | 1,580 | 1,205 | 123 |
| Other Race | 1,360 | 892 | 92 |
| Asian | 158 | 132 | 30 |
| Black | 144 | 117 | 10 |
| Native American | 80 | 72 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 90%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 18.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,188 | $22,632 | $47,880 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,625 | $0 | $88,393 |
| High School Graduate | $31,190 | $29,723 | $35,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,788 | $24,349 | $16,765 |
| Overall | $29,808 | $28,874 | $31,155 |
| Some College | $32,435 | $33,502 | $29,911 |
$29,808
Average Earnings
$28,874
Average Male
$31,155
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.3% of Flowing Wells residents speak only English, while 30.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,419 | 1,970 | 23.4% |
| White | 7,463 | 1,550 | 20.77% |
| Multiple | 2,965 | 1,026 | 34.6% |
| Other | 2,607 | 435 | 16.69% |
| Black | 264 | 115 | 43.56% |
| Native | 130 | 59 | 45.38% |
| Asian | 230 | 20 | 8.7% |
22.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.67%
Male Poverty Rate
20.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Flowing Wells is Native, with 45.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Flowing Wells is Asian, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.07% |
| High School | 24.74% |
| Some College | 16.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.05% |
| Male Employed | 16.7% |
| Female Employed | 11.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,775 | $58,590 |
| Households | $37,092 | $51,502 |
| Married Families | $63,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,656 | $38,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,016
Number of Veterans
940
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 555 |
| Second Gulf War | 148 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 452 |
| 75+ | 230 |
| 35 to 54 | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 800 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 2.28% |
| Other Race | 109 | 6.71% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 3.77% |
| Black | 17 | 10.43% |
| Asian | 17 | 9.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.16%
Born in Flowing Wells
87.07%
Native Born
12.93%
Foreign Born
8.72%
Non Citizen
4.21%
Naturalized
87.07% of Flowing Wells residents were born in the United States, with 52.16% having been born in Arizona. 8.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,316 | 64 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 17,252 | 64 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 17,188 | 223 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 16,965 | -262 | -1.52% |
| 2020 | 17,227 | 1,472 | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 15,755 | 465 | 3.04% |
| 2018 | 15,290 | 318 | 2.12% |
| 2017 | 14,972 | -629 | -4.03% |
| 2016 | 15,601 | -477 | -2.97% |
| 2015 | 16,078 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 16,062 | 123 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 15,939 | 30 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 15,909 | -199 | -1.24% |
| 2011 | 16,108 | -311 | -1.89% |
| 2010 | 16,419 | 0 | 0% |