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Queen Creek

Arizona · 59,519 residents · 42.102 sq mi
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Queen Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,161. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 55,203 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $363,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,519
+1279%since 2000
from 4,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
+1279%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+16%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
020K39K59K79K1990201020202024Queen Creek
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,161
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,702 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,348
+82%since 2000
from $21,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,640
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
10.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(2,921)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino30%(1,294)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(2,336)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(43,202)
Black3.2%(1,875)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(9,636)
Asian2.4%(1,430)
Other4.3%(2,548)
Diversity Score53.5%(31,821)
Diversity Score
53
−1%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Queen Creek, Arizona?

Queen Creek, Arizona has about 59,519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Queen Creek, Arizona earns about $104,161 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 $363,800, and the typical rent is about $1,640 a month.

How educated are people in Queen Creek, Arizona?

About 38.1% 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 5.2% 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 57,041 residents, a change of about 2302 percent over that period.

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