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2,128
TOTAL POPULATION
818
MALE POPULATION
1,310
FEMALE POPULATION
62.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
160.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
27.6
MEDIAN AGE
5.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,424
PER CAPITA INCOME
$25,917
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.60
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
509
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
33.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Blackwater

The most populous races in Blackwater are Native / Alaskan (1,890 | 88.8%), Hispanic or Latino (710 | 33.4%), and Some other Race (120 | 5.6%).
Race in Blackwater
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino71033.4%
Native / Alaskan1,89088.8%
White / Caucasian200.9%
Two or more Races984.6%
Some other Race1205.6%
Total2,128100.0%

Ancestry in Blackwater

The most populous ancestries reported in Blackwater are Pima (1,851 | 87.0%), Mexican (710 | 33.4%), Navajo (112 | 5.3%), and Irish (41 | 1.9%), together accounting for 127.5% of all Blackwater residents.
Ancestry in Blackwater
Ancestry# Population% Population
Irish411.9%
Mexican71033.4%
Navajo1125.3%
Pima1,85187.0%
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Immigrants in Blackwater

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Blackwater came from Central America (21 | 1.0%), Latin America (21 | 1.0%), and Mexico (21 | 1.0%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Blackwater residents.
Immigrants in Blackwater
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America211.0%
Latin America211.0%
Mexico211.0%
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Sex and Age in Blackwater

Sex and Age in Blackwater

The most populous age groups in Blackwater are 15 to 19 Years (256 | 31.3%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (202 | 15.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Blackwater
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (7.2%)68 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years74 (9.0%)202 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Years8 (1.0%)116 (8.8%)
15 to 19 Years256 (31.3%)160 (12.2%)
20 to 24 Years53 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years20 (2.4%)116 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years52 (6.4%)82 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years81 (9.9%)113 (8.6%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years130 (15.9%)100 (7.6%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)61 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years35 (4.3%)41 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)166 (12.7%)
65 to 69 Years21 (2.6%)1 (0.1%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (1.3%)
75 to 79 Years29 (3.5%)47 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (1.5%)
Total818 (100.0%)1,310 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Blackwater

Median Family Size in Blackwater

The median family size in Blackwater is 4.95 persons per family, with single male/father families (19 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 7.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (185 | 49.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 4.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Blackwater
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple168 (45.2%)5.24
Single Male/Father19 (5.1%)7.84
Single Female/Mother185 (49.7%)4.40
Total Families372 (100.0%)4.95

Median Household Size in Blackwater

Median Household Size in Blackwater
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple168 (26.7%)5.24
Single Male/Father19 (3.0%)7.84
Single Female/Mother185 (29.4%)4.55
Non-family258 (40.9%)-
Total Households630 (100.0%)3.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Blackwater

Out of a total of 630 households in Blackwater, 372 (59.1%) are family households, while 258 (40.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 107, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 258.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Blackwater
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-258 (40.9%)
2-Person Households57 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households70 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households107 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households7 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households82 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households49 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total372 (59.1%)258 (40.9%)

Female Fertility in Blackwater

Fertility by Age in Blackwater

Average fertility rate in Blackwater is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 157.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Blackwater
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years31 (100.0%)157.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Blackwater

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Blackwater
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Blackwater

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Blackwater
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School31 (100.0%)117.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Blackwater

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Blackwater
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Income in Blackwater

Income Overview in Blackwater

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,128$17,424
Median Family Income372$0
Mean Family Income372$73,001
Median Household Income630$25,917
Mean Household Income630$53,411
Income Deficit372$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,1280.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,128100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1280.60

Earnings by Sex in Blackwater

Earnings by Sex in Blackwater
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male239 (48.1%)$0
Female258 (51.9%)$36,250
Total497 (100.0%)$38,557

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Blackwater

The most common earnings brackets in Blackwater are $100,000+ for men (99 | 41.4%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (100 | 38.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Blackwater
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)20 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)51 (19.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99952 (21.8%)29 (11.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99924 (10.0%)21 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)100 (38.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)14 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99920 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99921 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+99 (41.4%)23 (8.9%)
Total239 (100.0%)258 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Blackwater

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Blackwater
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Blackwater

Family Income Brackets in Blackwater

According to the Blackwater family income data, there are 107 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Blackwater
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007921.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999246.5%
$25,000 to $34,9998422.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994812.9%
$50,000 to $74,999102.7%
$75,000 to $99,999205.4%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99910728.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Blackwater

6-person families (111 | 29.8%) account for the highest median family income in Blackwater with $35,216 per family, while 6-person families (111 | 29.8%) have the highest median income of $5,869 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Blackwater
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families57 (15.3%)$0
3-Person Families70 (18.8%)$0
4-Person Families107 (28.8%)$0
5-Person Families7 (1.9%)$0
6-Person Families111 (29.8%)$35,216
7+ Person Families20 (5.4%)$0
Total372 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Blackwater

Family Income by Number of Earners in Blackwater
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners139 (37.4%)$2,499
1 Earner106 (28.5%)$35,431
2 Earners104 (28.0%)$0
3+ Earners23 (6.2%)$0
Total372 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Blackwater

Household Income Brackets in Blackwater

With 192 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Blackwater, accounting for 30.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Blackwater
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00019230.5%
$10,000 to $14,999558.7%
$15,000 to $24,999467.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998413.3%
$35,000 to $49,9996410.2%
$50,000 to $74,999396.2%
$75,000 to $99,999436.8%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99910717.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Blackwater

The median household income in Blackwater is $25,917, with the highest median household income of $185,223 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 153 households (24.3%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Blackwater
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years153 (24.3%)$185,223
45 to 64 Years363 (57.6%)$22,031
65+ Years114 (18.1%)$14,250
Total630 (100.0%)$25,917

Poverty in Blackwater

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Blackwater

With 39.1% poverty level for males and 58.2% for females among the residents of Blackwater, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 59 males (100.0%) and 51 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Blackwater
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years26 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)120 (57.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)51 (87.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years59 (29.3%)31 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years53 (61.6%)43 (52.4%)
25 to 34 Years52 (72.2%)75 (37.9%)
35 to 44 Years34 (42.0%)22 (19.5%)
45 to 54 Years21 (16.2%)52 (32.3%)
55 to 64 Years16 (45.7%)207 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (67.2%)
Total320 (39.1%)762 (58.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Blackwater

According to the poverty statistics in Blackwater, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Blackwater
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years56 (100.0%)89 (42.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (12.1%)
15 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years142 (70.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years33 (38.4%)39 (47.6%)
25 to 34 Years20 (27.8%)123 (62.1%)
35 to 44 Years47 (58.0%)91 (80.5%)
45 to 54 Years109 (83.9%)109 (67.7%)
55 to 64 Years19 (54.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (100.0%)22 (32.8%)
Total498 (60.9%)548 (41.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Blackwater

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Blackwater show that 4.2% or 7 of the total 168 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.9%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Blackwater
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children30 (81.1%)7 (18.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total161 (95.8%)7 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Blackwater

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Blackwater
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)185 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Blackwater

The poverty data for Blackwater shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 185 of the single-parent households (90.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (18.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Blackwater
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children7 (18.9%)29 (60.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Total7 (4.2%)185 (90.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Blackwater

Employment by Class of Employer in Blackwater

Among the 477 employed individuals in Blackwater, local government employees (251 | 52.6%), private company employees (210 | 44.0%), and federal government employees (16 | 3.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Blackwater
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21044.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees25152.6%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees163.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total477100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Blackwater

According to the labor force statistics for Blackwater, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,532), 33.2% or 509 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 31 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 72.9% or 212 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 37.3% or 31 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Blackwater
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years61 (44.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years83 (61.9%)31 (37.3%)
35 to 44 Years131 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years212 (72.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (33.2%)31 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Blackwater

According to labor force statistics for Blackwater, 48.8% of individuals (487) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (997) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 58 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 31 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Blackwater
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School31 (15.3%)202 (100.0%)
High School Diploma315 (63.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree83 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total487 (48.8%)64 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Blackwater

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Blackwater are Management (60 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (48 | 10.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (48 | 10.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Blackwater

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Blackwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (38.3%)37 (61.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)23 (21.3%)85 (78.7%)
Total (Overall)239 (50.1%)238 (49.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Blackwater are Cleaning & Maintenance (100 | 21.0%), Personal Care & Service (29 | 6.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 4.2%).
Services Occupations in Blackwater

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Blackwater, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (76.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (24.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Blackwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance76 (76.0%)24 (24.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total (Category)96 (64.4%)53 (35.6%)
Total (Overall)239 (50.1%)238 (49.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Blackwater are , and Office & Administration (100 | 21.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Blackwater

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Blackwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)239 (50.1%)238 (49.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Blackwater are Construction & Extraction (99 | 20.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (21 | 4.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Blackwater

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Blackwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)239 (50.1%)238 (49.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Blackwater

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Blackwater
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)239 (50.1%)238 (49.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Blackwater

Employment Industries in Blackwater

The major employment industries in Blackwater include Public Administration (170 | 35.6%), Construction (99 | 20.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72 | 15.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (63 | 13.2%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (52 | 10.9%).
Employment Industries in Blackwater

Employment Industries by Sex in Blackwater

The Blackwater industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Public Administration (72.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (68.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Blackwater
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services20 (31.8%)43 (68.2%)
Public Administration47 (27.7%)123 (72.4%)
Total239 (50.1%)238 (49.9%)

Education in Blackwater

School Enrollment in Blackwater

The most common levels of schooling among the 794 students in Blackwater are high school (280 | 35.3%), elementary school (207 | 26.1%), and middle school (116 | 14.6%).
School Enrollment in Blackwater
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool212.6%
Kindergarten779.7%
Elementary School20726.1%
Middle School11614.6%
High School28035.3%
College / Undergraduate567.0%
Graduate / Professional374.7%
Total794100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Blackwater

Out of a total of 794 students who are enrolled in schools in Blackwater, 16 (2.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 778 (98.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (41.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Blackwater
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over23 (59.0%)16 (41.0%)
Total778 (98.0%)16 (2.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Blackwater

Education (23 | 39.7%), liberal arts & history (21 | 36.2%), and psychology (14 | 24.1%) are the most common fields of study among 58 individuals in Blackwater who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Blackwater
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology1424.1%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education2339.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History2136.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total58100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Blackwater

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Blackwater

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Blackwater are males with 2 vehicles (175, accounting for 73.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (177, making up 73.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Blackwater
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle21 (8.8%)40 (16.8%)
2 Vehicles175 (73.2%)177 (74.4%)
3 Vehicles20 (8.4%)21 (8.8%)
4 Vehicles23 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Blackwater

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Blackwater are 30 to 34 minutes (163 commuters, 35.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (108 commuters, 23.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (81 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Blackwater
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes8117.5%
10 to 14 Minutes235.0%
15 to 19 Minutes10823.3%
20 to 24 Minutes6113.2%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes16335.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes275.8%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Blackwater

The most common commute times in Blackwater are 30 to 34 minutes (163 commuters, 68.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (108 commuters, 48.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Blackwater
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes52 (21.8%)29 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)108 (48.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes24 (10.0%)37 (16.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes163 (68.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)27 (12.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Blackwater

The most frequent times of departure to work in Blackwater are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (167, 69.9%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (84, 37.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Blackwater
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)84 (37.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM167 (69.9%)24 (10.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (10.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)27 (12.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM52 (21.8%)29 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM20 (8.4%)16 (7.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (9.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (100.0%)224 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Blackwater

Occupancy by Ownership in Blackwater

Of the total 630 dwellings in Blackwater, owner-occupied units account for 393 (62.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 237 (37.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Blackwater
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39362.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23737.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units630100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Blackwater

Occupancy by Household Size in Blackwater
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25840.9%
2-Person Household579.0%
3-Person Household7011.1%
4+ Person Household24538.9%
Total Housing Units630100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Blackwater

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Blackwater
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household91 (35.3%)167 (64.7%)
2-Person Household57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household46 (65.7%)24 (34.3%)
4+ Person Household199 (81.2%)46 (18.8%)
Total Housing Units393 (62.4%)237 (37.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Blackwater

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Blackwater
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School59 (56.7%)45 (43.3%)
High School Diploma181 (68.0%)85 (32.0%)
College/Associate Degree130 (54.8%)107 (45.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Blackwater

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Blackwater
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years15324.3%
45 to 54 Years12119.2%
55 to 64 Years24238.4%
65 to 74 Years182.9%
75 to 84 Years7612.1%
85 Years and Over203.2%
Total630100.0%

Housing Finances in Blackwater

Median Income by Occupancy in Blackwater

Median Income by Occupancy in Blackwater
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied393 (62.4%)$0
Renter-Occupied237 (37.6%)$0
Average630 (100.0%)$25,917

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Blackwater

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Blackwater
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00079 (20.1%)44 (18.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99942 (10.7%)27 (11.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (5.1%)35 (14.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)22 (9.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99953 (13.5%)31 (13.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (12.2%)16 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)39 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (5.1%)23 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more107 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Blackwater

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Blackwater
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300180 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499170 (43.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79920 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)34 (14.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99923 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Blackwater

Housing Structures in Blackwater

Housing Structures in Blackwater
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached49077.8%
Single Unit, Attached8413.3%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments274.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other294.6%
Total630100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Blackwater

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Blackwater
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached280 (57.1%)210 (42.9%)
Single Unit, Attached84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (62.4%)237 (37.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Blackwater

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Blackwater
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)27 (11.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms163 (41.5%)117 (49.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms230 (58.5%)93 (39.2%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Blackwater

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Blackwater
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas42 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas73 (18.6%)58 (24.5%)
Electricity278 (70.7%)179 (75.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Blackwater

Household Vehicle Usage in Blackwater
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle121 (30.8%)57 (24.0%)
1 Vehicle126 (32.1%)66 (27.9%)
2 Vehicles127 (32.3%)81 (34.2%)
3 or more Vehicles19 (4.8%)33 (13.9%)
Total393 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Blackwater

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Blackwater

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units37023
Median Property Value$212,800$0
Median Household Income$25,943$23
Monthly Housing Costs$309$0
Real Estate Taxes$672$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Blackwater

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Blackwater
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00098 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99917 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999154 (41.6%)23 (100.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more101 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Blackwater

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Blackwater
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000121 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99944 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99953 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more84 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Blackwater

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Blackwater
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x157 (42.4%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x19 (5.1%)23 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more172 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Blackwater

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Blackwater
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800102 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49929 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Blackwater

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Blackwater

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Blackwater
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years150 (73.5%)54 (26.5%)
6 to 18 Years438 (65.7%)229 (34.3%)
19 to 25 Years92 (63.4%)53 (36.5%)
26 to 34 Years109 (43.6%)141 (56.4%)
35 to 44 Years187 (96.4%)7 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years271 (93.1%)20 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years242 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,624 (76.3%)504 (23.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Blackwater

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Blackwater
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born150 (73.5%)54 (26.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen438 (65.7%)229 (34.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen92 (63.4%)53 (36.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Blackwater

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Blackwater
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000515 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999579 (88.9%)72 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999155 (54.8%)128 (45.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (17.1%)214 (83.0%)
$100,000 and over331 (78.6%)90 (21.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Blackwater

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Blackwater
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6129 (63.2%)21 (10.3%)
6 to 18 Years356 (53.4%)82 (12.3%)
19 to 25 Years92 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years75 (30.0%)34 (13.6%)
35 to 44 Years56 (28.9%)131 (67.5%)
45 to 54 Years94 (32.3%)205 (70.5%)
55 to 64 Years242 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over96 (100.0%)49 (51.0%)
Total1,179 (55.4%)522 (24.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Blackwater

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Blackwater
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years116 (38.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)75 (26.8%)
35 to 64 Years53 (21.5%)125 (26.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Blackwater

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Blackwater: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (94.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (37.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Blackwater: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years26 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (7.7%)16 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Blackwater: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years90 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)75 (26.8%)
35 to 64 Years34 (13.8%)56 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Blackwater: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years90 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (13.8%)87 (18.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (70.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Blackwater: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)36 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Blackwater

Computing Device Access in Blackwater

Computing Device Access in Blackwater
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27744.0%
Smartphone36457.8%
Tablet33553.2%
No Computing Device24338.6%
Total630100.0%

Internet Access in Blackwater

Internet Access in Blackwater
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home28845.7%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet294.6%
No Internet27944.3%
Total630100.0%

Blackwater Summary

Blackwater is a small unincorporated community located in the Gila River Indian Community in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is located approximately 40 miles southeast of Phoenix and is home to approximately 1,000 people.

Geography

Blackwater is located in the Gila River Indian Community, which is a federally recognized Indian reservation. The reservation is located in the Sonoran Desert and is home to the Akimel O’odham and Pee-Posh tribes. The reservation is located in the southwestern part of Maricopa County and is bordered by the Gila River to the south and the Salt River to the north. The reservation covers an area of approximately 5,400 square miles and is home to approximately 20,000 people.
The climate in Blackwater is hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from the mid-90s in the summer to the mid-50s in the winter. The area receives an average of 8 inches of rain per year.

Economy

The economy of Blackwater is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The Gila River Indian Community is home to several large agricultural operations, including cotton, alfalfa, and melon farms. The community also has several casinos, which provide employment opportunities for local residents.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The Gila River Indian Community is home to several popular tourist attractions, including the Gila River Indian Reservation Museum, the Gila River Indian Reservation Cultural Center, and the Gila River Indian Reservation Wildlife Refuge.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Blackwater was 1,000. The population is primarily Native American, with the majority of the population being Akimel O’odham and Pee-Posh. The median age of the population is 28.5 years, and the median household income is $25,000.
The majority of the population is employed in the agricultural and tourism industries. The unemployment rate in Blackwater is 8.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Blackwater is a small unincorporated community located in the Gila River Indian Community in Maricopa County, Arizona. The economy of Blackwater is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the population is primarily Native American. The median age of the population is 28.5 years, and the median household income is $25,000. The unemployment rate in Blackwater is 8.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Blackwater?
Total Population of Blackwater is 2,128.
What is the Total Male Population of Blackwater?
Total Male Population of Blackwater is 818.
What is the Total Female Population of Blackwater?
Total Female Population of Blackwater is 1,310.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Blackwater?
There are 62.44 Males per 100 Females in Blackwater.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Blackwater?
There are 160.15 Females per 100 Males in Blackwater.
What is the Median Population Age in Blackwater?
Median Population Age in Blackwater is 27.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Blackwater
Average Family Size in Blackwater is 5.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Blackwater
Average Household Size in Blackwater is 3.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Blackwater?
Per Capita income in Blackwater is $17,424.
What is the Median Household income in Blackwater?
Median Household Income in Blackwater is $25,917.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Blackwater?
Inequality or Gini Index in Blackwater is 0.60.
How Large is the Labor Force in Blackwater?
There are 509 People in the Labor Forcein in Blackwater.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Blackwater?
33.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Blackwater.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Blackwater?
Unemployment Rate in Blackwater is 6.1%.