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Cave Creek

Arizona · 5,160 residents (2025 est.) · 37.714 sq mi
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Cave Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,067. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $906,100. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,091
+37%since 2000
from 3,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.2
+37%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,160 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Cave Creek
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,067
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,334
+129%since 2000
from $38,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
+18%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$906,100
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,493
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $737 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
+93%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,404)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(263)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(677)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(4,497)
Black1.4%(73)
Hispanic / Latino4%(206)
Asian1.2%(60)
Other5%(255)
Diversity Score26.9%(1,370)
Diversity Score
27
+48%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.3%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave Creek, Arizona?

Cave Creek, Arizona has about 5,091 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cave Creek, Arizona?

The typical household in Cave Creek, Arizona earns about $107,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cave Creek, Arizona expensive?

In Cave Creek, Arizona, the median home is worth about $906,100, and the typical rent is about $2,493 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Creek, Arizona?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cave Creek, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cave Creek, Arizona?

About 7.2% of people in Cave Creek, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cave Creek, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Cave Creek, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,166 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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