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Cactus Flats

Arizona · 1,524 residents · 6.218 sq mi
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Cactus Flats has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $185,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,524
+11%since 2019
from 1,372 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
245 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 221 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+3%since 2019
from 38.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Cactus Flats
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,974 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,147
−3%since 2019
from $20,793 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $164,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% in 2019
16.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+15%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70%(960)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30%(412)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.5%(721)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(1,020)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(430)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(805)
Diversity Score
53
+1%since 2019
from 53 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−22%since 2019
from 17.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
Female
45.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
Foreign born
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cactus Flats, Arizona?

Cactus Flats, Arizona has about 1,524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cactus Flats, Arizona?

The typical household in Cactus Flats, Arizona earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cactus Flats, Arizona expensive?

In Cactus Flats, Arizona, the median home is worth about $185,400.

How educated are people in Cactus Flats, Arizona?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cactus Flats, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cactus Flats, Arizona?

About 19.0% of people in Cactus Flats, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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