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Carefree, AZ vs New River, AZ

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- New River is 0% more densely populated than Carefree.
- People are 1.0% less likely to be married in New River.
- The Median Age is 17.7 years younger in New River.
 Carefree, AZNew River, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,731329,725,481
 Female Population49.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
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 Population - 20103,369  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,740285,036,114
 Population - 19901,666  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock51.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now138.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock315.993.4
 Land Area8.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Carefree, AZNew River, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 140.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 342.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock12.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8426.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Carefree, AZNew River, AZUnited States
 White96.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Carefree, AZNew River, AZUnited States
 Married Population64.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock63.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock36.3%50.2%
 Never Married11.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed10.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.592.60
 Households1,839  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,95980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children3.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock56.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households614  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock4.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children2.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews
Jane · Scottsdale, AZ
Carefree and the town of Cave Creek,az
Over 5 years ago

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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ROBERT · Cave Creek, AZ
Carefree AZ Weather
Over 10 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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David · Scottsdale, AZ
Free & Easy!
Over 17 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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Reviews for New River    3 Reviews
Renee · New River, AZ
Clean air
Over 9 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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LizDobbins  · New River, AZ
New River is a Beautiful Place to Live
Over 10 years ago

As New River resident and Realtor® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Glenn · Dania, FL
safe neighborhood
Over 13 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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