Indian Wells, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 318, Indian Wells's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Indian Wells is a small community located in Arizona, within Navajo County. The total population is 318. It ranks as the 320th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indian Wells is 46.3 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indian Wells is $49,250. This is 38% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.3%. This is 151% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 35.0%. This is 588% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $82,200. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Indian Wells is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Indian Wells is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 52.6%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.4%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 64.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Indian Wells, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.