New River, Arizona is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County with a population of 7,976. It has a population density of 117 people per square mile, making it relatively sparsely populated compared to the rest of the United States, which has a population density of 93 people per square mile. It boasts plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking and camping at Cave Creek Regional Park and horseback riding at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area and horsemen's arenas. Local businesses in New River include The Feed Store, Yeehaw Ranch Market & Deli, Trails End Restaurant & Saloon, Outlaw Saloon and Grill, The Old Mine Burgers & Shakes, Boulders on Broadway Bar & Grill, and Cactus Jake’s BBQ. There are also many local organizations such as the New River/Desert Hills Fire District Board and the New River Community Council. For sports fans there are sporting events such as motocross races at Pyerite Raceway Park or an annual rodeo at Cave Creek Rodeo Grounds.
The population in New River (zip 85087) is 7,976. There are 106 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New River (zip 85087) is 47.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New River (zip 85087) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in New River (zip 85087)
- 59.1% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 32.5% are married with children
- 1.6% have children, but are single
Race in New River (zip 85087)
- 86.7% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 3.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander