Fountain Hills, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fountain Hills, Arizona is 23,768 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $104,788, the median home value is $575,200, and the median age is 60.8.
The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (22,513 → 23,696).
23,768
Population
1172
People / sq mi
$104,788
Median Income
$575,200
Median Home Value
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Fountain Hills covers 20.3 sq mi of land at 1172 people per square mile.
About Fountain Hills, AZ
Fountain Hills is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 75.9% of the population. Fountain Hills is a city in Arizona with a population of 23,768. It ranks #39 among cities in Arizona by population.
Households take in a median $104,788, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $575,200, with typical rent around $1,781.
About 49.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is widespread — 28.0% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Fountain Hills, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Fountain Hills town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fountain Hills town had a population of 22,513 in 2010 and 23,696 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,200 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.
23,696
Population (2024)
22,513
Population (2010)
25,200
Peak (2019)
0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,513 |
| 2011 | 22,825 |
| 2012 | 23,241 |
| 2013 | 23,554 |
| 2014 | 23,882 |
| 2015 | 24,255 |
| 2016 | 24,536 |
| 2017 | 24,729 |
| 2018 | 24,922 |
| 2019 | 25,200 |
| 2020 | 23,873 |
| 2021 | 23,852 |
| 2022 | 23,788 |
| 2023 | 23,715 |
| 2024 | 23,696 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$104,788
Median Household Income
$66,704
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$575,200
Median Home Value
$1,781
Median Rent
83.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.4%
High School+
49.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
66.0%
Public Transit
28.0%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
75.9%
Foreign Born
93.9%
Non-English at Home
9.9%
Veterans
11.1%
With Disability
95.1%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.5% |
| Information | 14.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.1% |
| Retail Trade | 7.3% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fountain Hills, Arizona has a population of 23,768 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona is $104,788, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fountain Hills, Arizona is $575,200, with median monthly rent at $1,781 and a homeownership rate of 83.3%.
The median age in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 60.8 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (22,513 → 23,696).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.