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Blackwater, AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population

1,958

Land area

17.9sq mi

People per sq mi

109

ZIP codes

0

Blackwater and its ZIP codes

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Blackwater at a glance

  • Blackwater is 69% denser than Arizona as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,000 (35% below Arizona).

Local data for Blackwater, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Blackwater, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

31.9%

Median home value

$256,000

Homeownership

70.5%

Bachelor's or higher

3.9%

Median age

27.2

Average commute

21.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (807), Irish Americans (79).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pinal County. PPP loans are for Blackwater.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,079

79,977 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,771

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.2B

FY 2026, $7,554 per person

Pinal County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Blackwater, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.5%
  • Carpooled28.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.2%

Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Blackwater, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

1,447

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

839

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

107° / 37°F

8.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Blackwater, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

49.2%

U.S. 33.3% +15.9 pts

Diabetes

20.1%

U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts

Smoking

30.5%

U.S. 12.8% +17.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.9%

U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts

Cities near Blackwater

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sacaton Flats VillageCensus-designated place4.9 mi6.6
FlorenceTown7.4 mi62.7
CoolidgeCity9.2 mi83.5
San Tan ValleyCensus-designated place11 mi75.8
SacatonCensus-designated place11 mi9.3
Upper Santan VillageCensus-designated place12 mi6.7
Casa GrandeCity13 mi113.9
Lower Santan VillageCensus-designated place14 mi4.2
Queen CreekTown15 mi42.1
Stotonic VillageCensus-designated place16 mi5.1
Cactus ForestCensus-designated place16 mi2.7
Sweet Water VillageCensus-designated place16 mi0.8
EloyCity19 mi114.7
Casa BlancaCensus-designated place20 mi15.8
Goodyear VillageCensus-designated place20 mi3.4
Arizona CityCensus-designated place21 mi6.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Blackwater, AZ in?
Blackwater is in Pinal County, Arizona.
What is the population of Blackwater, AZ?
About 1,958 people live in Blackwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Blackwater?
Nearby places include Sacaton Flats Village (4.9 mi), Florence (7.4 mi), Coolidge (9.2 mi), San Tan Valley (11 mi), Sacaton (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023