Bluewater, Arizona facts for kids
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Bluewater, Arizona
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Location in La Paz County and the state of Arizona
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 Bluewater, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | La Paz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 682 |
| • Density | 328.36/sq mi (126.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no daylight saving time)) |
| ZIP code |
85344
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-07025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866981 |
Bluewater is a small community in La Paz County, Arizona. It is located in the southwestern United States. Bluewater is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. It is part of the Colorado River Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 682 people lived in Bluewater.
Where is Bluewater?
Bluewater is in the northern part of La Paz County. It sits on the southeast side of the Colorado River. Across the river to the north is another community also called Bluewater, California.
The community covers a total area of about 6.2 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 5.4 square kilometers (2.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water from the river.
Who Lives in Bluewater?
Bluewater was first counted as a CDP in the 1990 U.S. Census. Here is how its population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 505 | — | |
| 2000 | 730 | 44.6% | |
| 2010 | 725 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 682 | −5.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 730 people living in Bluewater. These people lived in 337 different homes. About 221 of these homes were families.
Age and Gender
The people living in Bluewater have a wide range of ages.
- About 19.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 33.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Bluewater in 2000 was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
