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Cave Creek

Arizona · 4,892 residents · 37.714 sq mi
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Population has grown 31% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $370,800. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,892
+31%since 2000
from 3,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.8
+34%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Cave Creek
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,512
+17%since 2000
from $38,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,351
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $737 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
14.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(4,258)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(357)
Asian1.3%(64)
Other22.5%(1,103)
Diversity Score52.5%(2,568)
Diversity Score
52
+189%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−20%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.8%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.2%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cave Creek, Arizona?

Cave Creek, Arizona has about 4,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Cave Creek, Arizona expensive?

In Cave Creek, Arizona, the median home is worth about $370,800, and the typical rent is about $1,351 a month.

How educated are people in Cave Creek, Arizona?

About 62.1% 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 29.4% 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 1,967 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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