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Bluewater, AZ
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona.
Population
897
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
432
ZIP codes
0
Bluewater and its ZIP codes
Bluewater at a glance
- Bluewater is about 6.7 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,750, 14% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,500 (63% below Arizona) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for Bluewater, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bluewater, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,750
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$147,500
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.8%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
8.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (151), Mexican Americans (147), Filipino Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Paz County. PPP loans are for Bluewater.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,352
6,695 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,451
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $15,604 per person
How people get to work
Bluewater, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.4%
- Carpooled35.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 8.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bluewater, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
382
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
212
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
108° / 42°F
4.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluewater, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
Cities near Bluewater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluewater, CACensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 1 |
| Cienega SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Big River, CACensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 10.8 |
| Parker StripCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| ParkerTown | 11 mi | 22 |
| PostonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake Havasu CityCity | 24 mi | 46.3 |
| BouseCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 136.2 |
| Desert HillsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.3 |
| UttingCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 26.6 |
| Crystal BeachCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluewater, AZ in?
- Bluewater is in La Paz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Bluewater, AZ?
- About 897 people live in Bluewater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluewater?
- Nearby places include Bluewater, CA (0.4 mi), Cienega Springs (3.4 mi), Big River, CA (6.3 mi), Parker Strip (10 mi), Parker (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023