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Cactus Forest

Arizona · 594 residents · 2.732 sq mi
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Cactus Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2011. Median home value is $78,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
594
+57%vs 2011
vs 379 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
217 / sq mi
+57%vs 2011
vs 139 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
−18%vs 2011
vs 53.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2804646488321K201020202024Cactus Forest
2024640
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,827 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,736
−21%vs 2011
vs $31,387 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.352 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade35.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $107,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.9%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−19%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(373)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(437)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(127)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4.6%(27)
Diversity Score52.2%(310)
Diversity Score
52
+1240%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 19.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.2%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.8% in 2011
Female
31.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.2% in 2011
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
34.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cactus Forest, Arizona?

Cactus Forest, Arizona has about 594 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cactus Forest, Arizona earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cactus Forest, Arizona expensive?

In Cactus Forest, Arizona, the median home is worth about $78,400, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Cactus Forest, Arizona?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cactus Forest, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cactus Forest, Arizona?

About 6.4% of people in Cactus Forest, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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