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New River

Arizona · 18,240 residents · 56.108 sq mi
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New River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,289. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $640,600. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 68% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,240
+70%since 2000
from 10,740 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
325 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+32%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
9K13K17K21K25K2000201020202024New River
202418K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,289
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,307 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,465
+152%since 2000
from $25,932 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+2%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$640,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,948
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $940 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+58%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(9,932)
Black0.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(521)
Asian0.4%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(1,484)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(15,968)
Black0.8%(146)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,143)
Asian1.8%(323)
Other3.6%(660)
Diversity Score28.5%(5,198)
Diversity Score
28
+106%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 87.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New River, Arizona?

New River, Arizona has about 18,240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New River, Arizona?

The typical household in New River, Arizona earns about $134,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New River, Arizona expensive?

In New River, Arizona, the median home is worth about $640,600, and the typical rent is about $1,948 a month.

How educated are people in New River, Arizona?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in New River, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New River, Arizona?

About 6.3% of people in New River, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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