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New River

Arizona · 17,290 residents · 56.108 sq mi
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New River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,187. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,290
+61%since 2000
from 10,740 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
308 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+29%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9K13K17K21K25K2000201020202024New River
202418K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,187
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,307 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,764
+80%since 2000
from $25,932 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,599
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $940 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
7.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+43%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(14,716)
Black0.7%(121)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,514)
Asian1%(168)
Other1.3%(228)
Diversity Score27.4%(4,740)
Diversity Score
27
+98%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New River, Arizona?

New River, Arizona has about 17,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New River, Arizona earns about $96,187 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 $415,900, and the typical rent is about $1,599 a month.

How educated are people in New River, Arizona?

About 37.3% 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 2.5% of people in New River, 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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