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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cave Creek

Arizona · 3,728 residents · 37.714 sq mi
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Cave Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,938. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $263,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,728
+27%since 1990
from 2,925 in 1990
1990 – 2025
99 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 78 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+15%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Cave Creek
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,938
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,360 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,070
+113%since 1990
from $17,914 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$263,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$737
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $456 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
17.9% rent
4.4
+6%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(433)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,404)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(263)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score18.2%(677)
18
+23%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.9%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.7%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 26.7 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 Cave Creek, Arizona?

Cave Creek, Arizona has about 3,728 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cave Creek, Arizona earns about $59,938 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 $263,200, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Creek, Arizona?

About 40.9% 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 7.7% 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 803 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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