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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carefree

Arizona · 2,927 residents · 8.809 sq mi
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Carefree is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,702. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $410,900. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 119% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,927
+76%since 1990
from 1,666 in 1990
1990 – 2025
332 / sq mi
+76%since 1990
from 189 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
55.2
−6%since 1990
from 58.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Carefree
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,702
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,482 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$62,433
+26%since 1990
from $49,619 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$410,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$742
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $572 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
11.8% rent
4.6
−15%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(27)
Asian1.4%(23)
Diversity Score8.1%(135)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,816)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(78)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score8.1%(237)
8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 44.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 33.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carefree, Arizona?

Carefree, Arizona has about 2,927 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carefree, Arizona?

The typical household in Carefree, Arizona earns about $88,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carefree, Arizona expensive?

In Carefree, Arizona, the median home is worth about $410,900, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Carefree, Arizona?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carefree, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carefree, Arizona?

About 3.2% of people in Carefree, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carefree, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Carefree, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,261 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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