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Cave Creek

Arizona · 5,015 residents · 37.714 sq mi
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Cave Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,196. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $679,000. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 81% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,015
+35%since 2000
from 3,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.2
+15%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Cave Creek
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,196
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,046
+47%since 2000
from $38,070 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$679,000
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $737 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+70%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(4,456)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(408)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other1.3%(63)
Diversity Score24.7%(1,237)
Diversity Score
25
+36%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave Creek, Arizona?

Cave Creek, Arizona has about 5,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cave Creek, Arizona earns about $91,196 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 $679,000, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Creek, Arizona?

About 57.2% 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 4.5% 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 2,090 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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