Indian Wells, AZ Demographics

A map of Indian Wells's Population by Race

Indian Wells, Arizona has an estimated population of 318, a dramatic increase from the 232 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% Native American/Other, 10.4% Hispanic, 1.3% White, 1.3% Black, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indian Wells, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indian Wells has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Indian Wells, that probability was 20.0% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indian Wells is ranked the 320th 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). Indian Wells was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Indian Wells's White Population

4 residents of Indian Wells, or 1.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Indian Wells is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Indian Wells ranks 350th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's White population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. White residents' share of Indian Wells's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.3%.

Indian Wells is more White than neighboring Whitecone (0.6% White), Dilkon (0% White), Greasewood (0.6% White), Tees Toh (0.8% White), and Toyei (0% White).

Indian Wells's Black Population

4 residents of Indian Wells, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Indian Wells is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Indian Wells ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Black residents' share of Indian Wells's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.3%.

Indian Wells is more Black than neighboring Whitecone (0% Black), Dilkon (0.2% Black), Greasewood (0% Black), Tees Toh (0% Black), and Toyei (0% Black).

Indian Wells's Asian Population

0 residents of Indian Wells, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Indian Wells is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Indian Wells ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Indian Wells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Indian Wells is less Asian than neighboring Tees Toh (2.6% Asian).

Indian Wells's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Indian Wells, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Indian Wells is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Indian Wells ranks 337th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Indian Wells's population has increased from 4.7% to 10.4%.

Indian Wells is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitecone (1.2% Hispanic), Dilkon (4.9% Hispanic), Greasewood (4.8% Hispanic), Tees Toh (4.7% Hispanic), and Toyei (0% Hispanic).

Indian Wells's Native American/Other Population

275 residents of Indian Wells, or 86.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Indian Wells is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Indian Wells ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indian Wells's population has decreased from 89.2% to 86.5%.

Indian Wells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toyei (0% Native American/Other). Indian Wells is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitecone (98.1% Native American/Other), Dilkon (93.6% Native American/Other), Greasewood (94.6% Native American/Other), and Tees Toh (89.8% Native American/Other).

Indian Wells's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Indian Wells, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Indian Wells is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Indian Wells ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Indian Wells's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.6%.

Indian Wells is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitecone (0% Multiracial), Greasewood (0% Multiracial), and Toyei (0% Multiracial). Indian Wells is less Multiracial than neighboring Dilkon (1.3% Multiracial), and Tees Toh (2.1% 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.