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Oak Creek Canyon

Arizona · 356 residents · 22.901 sq mi
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Oak Creek Canyon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $410,700. With a median age of 68.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
+11%since 2023
from 321 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
16 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 14 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
68.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 67.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
24429835240646020202024Oak Creek Canyon
2024356
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $37,330 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,339
+18%since 2023
from $38,530 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+10%since 2023
from 0.472 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $326,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,292 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
53.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
+21%since 2023
from 8.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(301)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(339)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(41)
Diversity Score
11
−22%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−3%since 2023
from 10.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
Female
55.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona?

Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona has about 356 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona?

The typical household in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona earns about $38,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona expensive?

In Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona, the median home is worth about $410,700, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona?

About 23.8% of people in Oak Creek Canyon, 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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