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Census figures show Fountain Hills population remains fairly steady

Stalled growth in big Arizona cities

Fountain Hills population saw a slight drop over the last five years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, though other studies have shown otherwise.

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While many cities around the Valley have seen a decline in population from the 2020 U.S. Cenus Bureau, Fountain Hills has remained fairly steady.

According to the data, Fountain Hills has seen a slight decline from 23,820 to 23,625 -- a 0.8% decrease, or roughly 200 people -- accomandied with a negative 1% annual growth.

While the Census for 2025 are estimates, the website also cites studies contain sampling errors.

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