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Cactus Forest

Arizona · 606 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 $48,077. Population has fallen 31% since 2019, a loss of 270 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,800. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−31%since 2019
from 876 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
222 / sq mi
−31%since 2019
from 321 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+7%since 2019
from 43.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2804646488321K201020202024Cactus Forest
2024640
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,077
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,620 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,496
+6%since 2019
from $18,392 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $103,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
8.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70%(613)
Black3.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(226)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score55.3%(485)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(424)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(140)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other2.4%(15)
Diversity Score52.5%(318)
Diversity Score
52
−5%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 74.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 30.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 68.0% 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%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
48.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cactus Forest, Arizona?

Cactus Forest, Arizona has about 606 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cactus Forest, Arizona earns about $48,077 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 $99,800.

How educated are people in Cactus Forest, Arizona?

About 19.5% 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 12.2% of people in Cactus Forest, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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