Fountain Hills, AZ Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 24,583 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: +21.5%

Population (female): 12,799

Median Age: 57.9 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 5.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.3% for Black residents, 9.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 7.9% for American Indian residents, 25.0% for other race residents, 12.4% for two or more races residents)

Zip Codes: 85259, 85268

Races:
      White alone - 22,253 - 88.5%
      Hispanic - 1,003 - 4.0%
      Asian alone - 599 - 2.4%
      Black alone - 535 - 2.1%
      Two or more races - 103 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 38 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 9 - 0.04%

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.1 km2), of which 18.1 square miles (46.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.26 km2) (0.55%) is water.

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

DNA Testing

DNA Testing Fountain Hills

Paternity DNA Testing Immigration DNA Testing Relationship DNA Testing

Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing Fountain Hills using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing Fountain Hills needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing Fountain Hills results. DNA testing Fountain Hills centers are usually located within minutes of your home or office and the entire process to schedule and conduct a DNA test is Fast, Easy and Confidential.

To schedule a DNA testing Fountain Hills location call (800) 221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities throughout the State and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities or States, Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate and schedule all of the DNA tests to ensure that all parties are accommodated in a convenient manner. As an example if the mother and child are in one city, but the alleged father is in another, we will contact all parties to schedule the DNA test at a convenient location and time and report the results back to the authorized parties.

Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress, out of a stressful situation!

DNA testing Fountain Hills centers are available to assist you in finding the answers you need, call (800)221-4291 to schedule a DNA test appointment.

The Accredited Drug Testing, DNA testing Fountain Hills staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing Fountain Hills services which will give you personalized customer service and will assist you in making these very important decisions, Call (800)221-4291 and speak to a DNA specialist.

Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests

At times persons in need of a DNA test will look for the cheapest method or a home DNA kit, however a cheap or "do it yourself" DNA test many times are not accurate or will stand a legal challenge or can successfully defend a legal challenge in a court of law. Not all laboratory's or DNA testing centers are equal. Accredited Drug Testing only uses DNA testing Fountain Hills qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing Fountain Hills laboratories.

When scheduling a DNA test regardless of the purpose, Accredited Drug Testing recommends always utilizing a legal DNA test procedure for current or future use. A legal DNA test has very specific Chain of Custody test procedures which insures that the DNA test results can be used in a legal proceeding. A non-legal DNA test will provide the results, but cannot be used in any type of legal matter. When conducting a legal DNA test all parties must present a valid form of identification, photographs will be taken of all parties, legal guardian documentation and or birth certificates of any minor children may be required. These procedures for a legal DNA test insure that should the DNA test results be used in a legal proceeding, the chain of custody is carefully followed and no challenge to the results can be successfully made, that's why it's always best to schedule a legal DNA test.

DNA testing can be used for the following purposes

  • Birth Certificate Modification
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Adoption
  • Wills/Insurance
  • Immigration

DNA Paternity Testing Fountain Hills

A DNA test for paternity purposes determines the biological father of a child. Every human inherits specific DNA from both biological parents, half from the mother and half from the father. A DNA test examines a child's DNA pattern with that of a alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing a AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing maybe stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress Free.

Establishing a biological relationship is important and has many benefits including

  • Medical history for the child
  • Establishing legal, custodial and inheritance claims
  • Enhances the family unit and bond between father and other family members

When administering a DNA test to a child/minor, the legal guardian must be present and provide authorization for the DNA test to be conducted. The legal guardian can be the mother, father or other natural or court ordered person who has legal decision making authority over the minor child.

DNA Immigration Testing

DNA testing can be used for reasons relating to immigration and the biological relationship between a petitioner and affiliated individual. DNA immigration testing can be used for paternity tests, maternity tests, sibling relationship and other purposes required by the U.S Department of State. Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate the entire process, including scheduling the DNA test for parties located in the United States and forward the DNA collection kit to the U.S Embassy located in a foreign country where the other party is located. Once the DNA collection has occurred at one of our testing centers in the U.S and at the U.S Embassy where the other parties are located, Accredited Drug Testing will ensure that all specimens are sent to the lab for DNA testing and provide the results once the AABB laboratory has analyzed the DNA test.

What is a DNA test?

A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person's DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person's DNA makeup. As humans each of us have different DNA makeup, however parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing a oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory than analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

AABB Laboratory Accreditation information - Click Here

How to schedule a DNA Testing Fountain Hills?

It's simple, contact Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (Accredited Drug Testing will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory Accredited Drug Testing will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.

How long does it take for DNA test results?

Once all parties have completed the DNA test collection, the specimens are immediately sent to the certified AABB laboratory and results are usually available in 3-5 business days.

On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing Fountain Hills

We come to you!, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site/mobile DNA testing at your home, office, hospital or other location. (Additional on-site fees may apply)

17225 E SHEA BLVD STE 105 2.8 miles

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FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
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Mesa, AZ 85215
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Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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MESA, AZ 85205
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253
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MESA, AZ 85205
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Mesa, AZ 85203
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MESA, AZ 85203
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
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MESA, AZ 85203
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MESA, AZ 85213
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PHOENIX, AZ 85054
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
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MESA, AZ 85201
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APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85220
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Phoenix, AZ 85050
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MESA, AZ 85206
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MESA, AZ 85204
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GILBERT, AZ 85234
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MESA, AZ 85204
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MESA, AZ 85209
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PHOENIX, AZ 85032
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Gilbert, AZ 85234
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MESA, AZ 85204
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Tempe, AZ 85281
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PHOENIX, AZ 85032
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PHOENIX, AZ 85032
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Phoenix, AZ 85018
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Apache Junction, AZ 85120
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MESA, AZ 85202
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GILBERT, AZ 85233
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MESA, AZ 85209
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940 E UNIVERSITY DR STE 105
TEMPE, AZ 85281
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MESA, AZ 85202
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PHOENIX, AZ 85008
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PHOENIX, AZ 85018
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TEMPE, AZ 85282
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TEMPE, AZ 85282
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PHOENIX, AZ 85008
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TEMPE, AZ 85282
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PHOENIX, AZ 85034
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1500 S MILL AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85281
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PHOENIX, AZ 85022
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TEMPE, AZ 85281
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CHANDLER, AZ 85225
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PHOENIX, AZ 85020
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PHOENIX, AZ 85020
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PHOENIX, AZ 85020
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CHANDLER, AZ 85224
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TEMPE, AZ 85281
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3244 S MILL AVE STE 103
TEMPE, AZ 85282
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PHOENIX, AZ 85020
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TEMPE, AZ 85282
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PHOENIX, AZ 85022
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PHOENIX, AZ 85020
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PHOENIX, AZ 85034
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PHOENIX, AZ 85014
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PHOENIX, AZ 85016
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PHOENIX, AZ 85040
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CHANDLER, AZ 85224
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GILBERT, AZ 85295
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PHOENIX, AZ 85006
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PHOENIX, AZ 85006
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PHOENIX, AZ 85006
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TEMPE, AZ 85283
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TEMPE, AZ 85283
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PHOENIX, AZ 85034
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PHOENIX, AZ 85034
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PHOENIX, AZ 85006
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PHOENIX, AZ 85006
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PHOENIX, AZ 85004
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Phoenix, AZ 85021
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CHANDLER, AZ 85224
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CHANDLER, AZ 85225
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PHOENIX, AZ 85021
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PHOENIX, AZ 85021
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PHOENIX, AZ 85015
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PHOENIX, AZ 85029
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PHOENIX, AZ 85015
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TEMPE, AZ 85284
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PHOENIX, AZ 85027
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PHOENIX, AZ 85027
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PHOENIX, AZ 85029
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1955 W FRYE RD
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
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CHANDLER, AZ 85224
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600 S DOBSON RD STE C-26
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
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4959 W RAY RD STE 33
CHANDLER, AZ 85226
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PHOENIX, AZ 85003
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PHOENIX, AZ 85007
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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of DNA Testing

DNA testing is a sophisticated scientific method used to analyze genetic material from an individual to discover genetic information that can influence health, ancestry, and personal characteristics. It has revolutionized fields such as medicine, forensics, and genealogy by providing deep insights into genetic backgrounds and health predispositions.

Common Types of DNA Testing

  • Medical Genetic Testing: Identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person's chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
  • Ancestral DNA Testing: Analyzes DNA to provide insights into one’s ethnic background and ancestral origins, often revealing geographical and migratory histories of ancestors.
  • Forensic DNA Testing: Focuses on identifying individuals based on their unique genetic makeup for criminal investigations or legal matters such as paternity tests.

Benefits of DNA Testing

DNA testing offers a range of benefits:

  1. Enhanced Medical Understanding: Helps in understanding genetic diseases and can lead to more effective treatment and prevention strategies.
  2. Personal Ancestry Insights: Provides a deeper understanding of one's roots and personal history related to ethnic groups and migration patterns.
  3. Assistance in Forensic Investigations: Essential in solving crimes, identifying perpetrators or victims, and resolving civil disputes.

Challenges and Considerations in DNA Testing

While DNA testing provides valuable insights, it comes with challenges:

  • Ethical Issues: Genetic testing raises ethical questions, particularly concerning privacy, consent, and the right to not know genetic information.
  • Accuracy and Interpretation: Results can sometimes be inconclusive or misinterpreted, requiring careful consideration and potentially further testing.
  • Psychological Impact: Discovering genetic information can be distressing and have significant emotional impacts on individuals and families.

Choosing the Right DNA Test

When considering a DNA test, it is important to:

  1. Select the Appropriate Test: Choose a test that suits your specific needs, whether for health, ancestry, or legal purposes.
  2. Consider Privacy Policies: Understand how your genetic information will be used, stored, and shared.
  3. Seek Professional Guidance: Consult healthcare professionals or genetic counselors to help interpret results accurately and responsibly.

In conclusion, DNA testing offers profound insights but requires careful consideration of ethical issues, potential emotional impacts, and the challenges of dealing with complex genetic information. With the right approach and professional support, it can provide invaluable benefits.

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Local Area Info: Fountain Hills, Arizona

Fountain Hills is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Known for its impressive fountain, once the tallest in the world, it borders on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Scottsdale, Arizona. The population is 22,489, as of the 2010 census. Between the 1990 and 2000 censuses it was the eighth-fastest-growing place among cities and towns in Arizona.

In the early 1900's, the area that became Fountain Hills and the McDowell Mountain Regional Park was part of the Pemberton Ranch, later renamed the P Bar Ranch. Fountain Hills High School is built on the site of one of the P Bar Ranch's buildings, and a plaque stands in the parking lot to commemorate this.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.1 km2), of which 18.1 square miles (46.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.26 km2) (0.55%) is water.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 24,583 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: +21.5%

Population (female): 12,799

Median Age: 57.9 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 5.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.3% for Black residents, 9.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 7.9% for American Indian residents, 25.0% for other race residents, 12.4% for two or more races residents)

Zip Codes: 85259, 85268

Races:
      White alone - 22,253 - 88.5%
      Hispanic - 1,003 - 4.0%
      Asian alone - 599 - 2.4%
      Black alone - 535 - 2.1%
      Two or more races - 103 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 38 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 9 - 0.04%

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.1 km2), of which 18.1 square miles (46.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.26 km2) (0.55%) is water.

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