Flowing Wells, AZ Demographics

A map of Flowing Wells's Population by Race

Flowing Wells, Arizona has an estimated population of 16,559, an increase from the 15,657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.8% Hispanic, 44.4% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 1.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Flowing Wells, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Flowing Wells has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Flowing Wells, that probability was 57.0% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Flowing Wells is ranked the 48th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Flowing Wells was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Flowing Wells's White Population

7,349 residents of Flowing Wells, or 44.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Flowing Wells is lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Flowing Wells ranks 266th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flowing Wells's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Flowing Wells's population has decreased from 47.7% to 44.4%.

Flowing Wells is more White than neighboring South Tucson (8.4% White). Flowing Wells is less White than neighboring Casas Adobes (63.9% White), Tucson Mountains (63.5% White), Kleindale (100% White), and Catalina Foothills (71.5% White).

Flowing Wells's Black Population

291 residents of Flowing Wells, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Flowing Wells is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Flowing Wells ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flowing Wells's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.5%. Black residents' share of Flowing Wells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Flowing Wells is more Black than neighboring Casas Adobes (1.5% Black), Tucson Mountains (1.1% Black), Kleindale (0% Black), and Catalina Foothills (1.7% Black). Flowing Wells is less Black than neighboring South Tucson (2.4% Black).

Flowing Wells's Asian Population

207 residents of Flowing Wells, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Flowing Wells is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Flowing Wells ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flowing Wells's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Asian residents' share of Flowing Wells's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.3%.

Flowing Wells is more Asian than neighboring Tucson Mountains (1.2% Asian), Kleindale (0% Asian), and South Tucson (0.2% Asian). Flowing Wells is less Asian than neighboring Casas Adobes (4.2% Asian), and Catalina Foothills (6.5% Asian).

Flowing Wells's Hispanic Population

7,585 residents of Flowing Wells, or 45.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Flowing Wells is considerably higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Flowing Wells ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flowing Wells's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Flowing Wells's population has increased from 44.7% to 45.8%.

Flowing Wells is more Hispanic than neighboring Casas Adobes (24.2% Hispanic), Tucson Mountains (29% Hispanic), Kleindale (0% Hispanic), and Catalina Foothills (13% Hispanic). Flowing Wells is less Hispanic than neighboring South Tucson (84.7% Hispanic).

Flowing Wells's Native American/Other Population

337 residents of Flowing Wells, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Flowing Wells is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Flowing Wells ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flowing Wells's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 68.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Flowing Wells's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.0%.

Flowing Wells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Casas Adobes (0.8% Native American/Other), Tucson Mountains (1.7% Native American/Other), Kleindale (0% Native American/Other), and Catalina Foothills (1.5% Native American/Other). Flowing Wells is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Tucson (3.4% Native American/Other).

Flowing Wells's Multiracial Population

790 residents of Flowing Wells, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Flowing Wells is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Flowing Wells ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flowing Wells's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Flowing Wells's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.8%.

Flowing Wells is more Multiracial than neighboring Tucson Mountains (3.5% Multiracial), Kleindale (0% Multiracial), and South Tucson (1% Multiracial). Flowing Wells is less Multiracial than neighboring Casas Adobes (5.4% Multiracial), and Catalina Foothills (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.