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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Queen Creek

Arizona · 4,316 residents · 42.102 sq mi
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Queen Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,702. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $179,900. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,316
+74%since 1990
from 2,478 in 1990
1990 – 2025
103 / sq mi
+74%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
+20%since 1990
from 25.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
020K39K59K79K1990201020202024Queen Creek
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,702
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,592
+79%since 1990
from $12,057 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$179,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$725
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
92.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
8.0% rent
2.8
−2%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,689)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino36%(891)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score78.5%(1,944)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(2,921)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino30%(1,294)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score54.1%(2,336)
54
−31%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Queen Creek, Arizona?

Queen Creek, Arizona has about 4,316 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Queen Creek, Arizona earns about $63,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Queen Creek, Arizona expensive?

In Queen Creek, Arizona, the median home is worth about $179,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Queen Creek, Arizona?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Queen Creek, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Queen Creek, Arizona?

About 9.2% of people in Queen Creek, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Queen Creek, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Queen Creek, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,838 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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