Colorado River Indian Reservation

Colorado River Indian Reservation is a federal reservation in La Paz County, Arizona; and San Bernardino County and Riverside County, California, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 8,234 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 457 sq mi (1,185 km²) of land.

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Colorado River Indian Reservation in Arizona
Colorado River Indian Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,234 ± 436
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
La Paz County, AZ84% of its landSan Bernardino County, CA10% of its landRiverside County, CA7% of its land
Land area
457 sq mi (1,185 km²)
Median household income
$55,082 ± $4,860
Median home value
$186,600 ± $51,329
Water area
6.66 sq mi (17.2 km²)
States
Arizona, California
Census code
0735
Coordinates (central point)
33.939113, -114.388115

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Big River, California (CDP)1,140 people
  2. Bluewater (CDP)897 people
  3. Bluewater, California (CDP)177 people
  4. Poston (CDP)105 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

Before using this answer

These Census boundaries don’t decide tribal membership, jurisdiction or land status, and they aren’t a land acknowledgment. For services, enrollment or jurisdiction, ask the tribal government.

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