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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cave Creek

Arizona · 2,925 residents · 37.714 sq mi
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Cave Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,360. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 803 residents. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $150,500. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,925
−22%vs 2000
vs 3,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
78 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−13%vs 2000
vs 44.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Cave Creek
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,360
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,938 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,914
−53%vs 2000
vs $38,070 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$150,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $263,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$456
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $737 in 2000
US average: $450
79.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
20.8% rent
4.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(41)
Diversity Score14.8%(433)
15
−19%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.4%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.5%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cave Creek, Arizona?

Cave Creek, Arizona has about 2,925 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Cave Creek, Arizona earns about $36,360 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 $150,500, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Creek, Arizona?

About 30.4% 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 12.1% of people in Cave Creek, 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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