Flowing Wells, Arizona facts for kids
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Flowing Wells, Arizona
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Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
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 Flowing Wells, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 sq mi (9.87 km2) |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,657 |
| • Density | 4,110.53/sq mi (1,586.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-23960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866983 |
Flowing Wells is a community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is a suburb located near Tucson. In 2020, about 15,657 people lived there.
In 2007, the Flowing Wells community received a special honor. The National Civic League gave it the All-America City Award. This award recognizes communities that work together to solve problems.
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About Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells is located at 32°17′29″N 111°0′32″W / 32.29139°N 111.00889°W. This means it's in the southwestern part of the United States.
The area covers about 3.81 square miles (9.87 square kilometers). All of this land is dry, with no large bodies of water.
Flowing Wells is bordered by Interstate 10 to the west. The Rillito River is to its north. The City of Tucson is to its south and east.
People of Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 14,013 | — | |
| 2000 | 15,050 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 16,419 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 15,657 | −4.6% | |
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In 2020, there were 15,657 people living in Flowing Wells. There were about 6,951 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
The community is very diverse. People from many different backgrounds live here. About 49% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Many different types of families live in Flowing Wells. About 23.7% of households have children under 18. The average household has about 2.4 people.
The median age in Flowing Wells is 38 years old. This means half the people are younger than 38, and half are older. About 25.4% of the population is under 18.
Community Life
Flowing Wells has several important services for its residents.
Schools in Flowing Wells
The Flowing Wells Unified School District manages public schools in the area. Most of Flowing Wells is served by this district.
Some of the schools include:
- Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
- Centennial Elementary School
- Homer Davis Elementary School
- Laguna Elementary School
- Flowing Wells Junior High School
Public Library
The Pima County Public Library operates a branch in Flowing Wells. It's called the Flowing Wells Branch Library. Libraries offer books, computers, and programs for everyone.
Water Services
The Flowing Wells Irrigation District provides water to the community. This organization was started in 1922. It makes sure homes and businesses have the water they need.
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Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
See also
In Spanish: Flowing Wells para niños
