Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carefree, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,672

Median Agei

64.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.5%3,543

Asian

1.7%64

Hispanic/Latino

1%38

Black

0.7%24

Two or More

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%33

High School Diploma

9.4%322

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%211

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%477

Associate's Degree

7.3%250

Bachelor's Degree

39.6%1,358

Master's Degree

15.2%523

Professional Degree

3.5%119

Doctorate

3.3%113

HS or Higher

99.3%

BA or Higher

61.6%

Graduate+

22%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,066,600

Median Renti

$1,685

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.1%1,684

Renter-Occupied

8.9%165

Total Units

2,371

Homeownership

91.1%

Vacancy Rate

22%

Home Values

$150K–$200K

1.7%29

$300K–$500K

9.8%165

$500K–$1M

30%506

$1M+

58.4%984

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

7.3%174

2000–2009

21.7%515

1990–1999

19.9%473

1980–1989

19.5%463

1970–1979

19.4%459

1960–1969

10%236

1950–1959

2.2%51

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.1%1,000

Electricity

42.4%784

Solar

3.5%65

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$141,331

Mean Household Incomei

$184,969

Per Capita Incomei

$99,367

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

1,597

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.8%219

$10K–$15K

1.5%27

$15K–$20K

1.8%33

$25K–$30K

3.9%72

$30K–$35K

5.6%104

$40K–$45K

1%18

$50K–$60K

4.7%86

$60K–$75K

6.2%114

$75K–$100K

3%56

$100K–$125K

5.5%101

$125K–$150K

10.5%194

$150K–$200K

17.9%331

$200K+

26.7%494

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

42611.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

175

United Kingdom

108

Philippines

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,334

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,529

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

472(13.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured