Census-designated place · Arizona
Fortuna Foothills, Arizona
Fortuna Foothills, census-designated place, in Yuma County, Arizona. Fortuna Foothills had 28,896 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,358). GEOID 0425030.
Residents, 2020-2024
28,896
±1,358 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 27,776
Median household income
$60,474
±$3,961 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$199,200
±$15,428 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,141
±$155 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Fortuna Foothills and what county is it in?
Fortuna Foothills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Yuma County, Arizona. It covers 40.1 square miles of land, 693 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fortuna Foothills is in the Yuma, AZ metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fortuna Foothills, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Fortuna Foothills's population at 28,896 (±1,358). The 2020 Census counted 27,776 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Fortuna Foothills is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Fortuna Foothills | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,896 ±1,358 | 211,741 | no clear change |
| Households | 13,615 ±624 | 79,341 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.07 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,942 ±695 | 95,200 | −974 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fortuna Foothills?
The median resident of Fortuna Foothills is 61.1 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 45.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.9%. 12.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fortuna Foothills | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.1 ±2.4 | 36.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.6% ±1.8 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 45.3% ±2.3 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.5 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.9% ±3.1 pts | 64.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.1% ±3.1 pts | 29.0% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.9% ±2.0 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.9% ±2.6 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.7% ±1.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6% ±2.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±1.1 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±1.6 pts | 77.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5% ±2.0 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±1.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.2% ±2.2 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.2% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fortuna Foothills earn?
Half of Fortuna Foothills's 13,615 households earn less than $60,474 a year (±$3,961), against $62,876 in Yuma County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $62,456 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fortuna Foothills | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,474 ±$3,961 | $62,876 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,553 ±$4,716 | $80,974 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,795 ±$2,354 | $30,204 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±2.5 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5% ±7.3 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8% ±1.9 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±1.3 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4% ±2.1 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fortuna Foothills?
Owners occupy 83.6% of Fortuna Foothills's occupied homes and renters 16.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,200 by its owner (±$15,428). The median renter pays $1,141 a month including utilities, and 45.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fortuna Foothills | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,200 ±$15,428 | $217,800 | +$43,763 |
| Median gross rent | $1,141 ±$155 | $993 | −$256 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.0% ±11.0 pts | 36.8% | +21.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,302 ±$78 | $1,334 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.6% ±2.2 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.4% ±2.2 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 19,942 ±695 | 95,200 | −974 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±4.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.0% ±2.5 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 47.4% ±2.5 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.8% ±1.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fortuna Foothills work and get to work?
81.3% of Fortuna Foothills's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Fortuna Foothills | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 35.8% ±2.3 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±2.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.3% ±2.9 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±2.0 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±2.1 pts | 7.7% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±2.0 | 21.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fortuna Foothills?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Fortuna Foothills, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,083 (Tract 111.18) to $89,167 (Tract 111.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 109.07Yuma County | 4,734 | $80,375 |
| Tract 111.08Yuma County | 3,796 | $89,167 |
| Tract 111.12Yuma County | 3,159 | $57,981 |
| Tract 109.15Yuma County | 2,566 | $63,750 |
| Tract 111.14Yuma County | 2,400 | $70,050 |
| Tract 111.25Yuma County | 1,894 | $62,137 |
| Tract 111.19Yuma County | 1,864 | $54,803 |
| Tract 111.22Yuma County | 1,857 | $42,429 |
| Tract 111.24Yuma County | 1,741 | $50,547 |
| Tract 109.10Yuma County | 1,718 | $63,289 |
| Tract 111.23Yuma County | 1,580 | $64,375 |
| Tract 111.18Yuma County | 933 | $42,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fortuna Foothills) · Census block assignment files
How does Fortuna Foothills compare with other places in Arizona?
Fortuna Foothills ranks 118th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 35th | 210 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th | 210 |
| Median household income | 118th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 94th | 209 |
| Median home value | 136th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 81st | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 106th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 128th | 175 |
| Median age | 34th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 79th | 206 |
| Work from home | 114th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 114th | 206 |
Fortuna Foothills's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fortuna Foothills?
6 of the 57 figures for Fortuna Foothills on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fortuna Foothills are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.