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.

Cave Creek, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,033

Median Agei

60.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.2%4,489

Two or More

4.2%211

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%116

Black

1.5%76

Asian

1.4%70

Other

1%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%150

High School Diploma

16.9%720

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%288

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%720

Associate's Degree

5.2%221

Bachelor's Degree

26.5%1,128

Master's Degree

13.3%568

Professional Degree

6.8%288

Doctorate

3.5%149

HS or Higher

99.3%

BA or Higher

50%

Graduate+

23.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$791,900

Median Renti

$2,096

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.6%2,196

Renter-Occupied

5.4%125

Total Units

2,713

Homeownership

94.6%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%207

$200K–$300K

6.5%142

$300K–$500K

12%264

$500K–$1M

35.7%783

$1M+

36.4%800

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%39

2010–2019

16.5%447

2000–2009

23.1%627

1990–1999

28.1%763

1980–1989

12.3%333

1970–1979

11.2%304

1960–1969

4.9%133

1950–1959

1.9%51

1940–1949

0.6%16

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.9%1,484

Utility Gas

24.1%560

Bottled/LP Gas

4.7%109

No Fuel

4.2%97

Solar

1.8%42

Wood

1.2%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,589

Mean Household Incomei

$135,903

Per Capita Incomei

$63,573

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

2,185

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%157

$15K–$20K

3.9%90

$20K–$25K

0.6%14

$25K–$30K

4.2%98

$30K–$35K

2.5%59

$35K–$40K

4%93

$40K–$45K

0.5%11

$45K–$50K

3.3%76

$50K–$60K

5.7%132

$60K–$75K

9.8%228

$75K–$100K

8.7%202

$100K–$125K

11.5%267

$125K–$150K

5.6%129

$150K–$200K

11.1%257

$200K+

21.9%508

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3236.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,108

Avg. Commutei

32.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,108

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

340(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.2%Insured

14.8%Uninsured