Population 9,725 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cartwright
Household size in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.01 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.09 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.05 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.48 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.53 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Cartwright are large by national standards, averaging 3.48 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 4.01 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Phoenix's 19 neighborhoods have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.8 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.9 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.8 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Cartwright is young: half of its residents are under 30.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 25.3, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Cartwright: 26.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Cartwright has the highest share of single-parent households of any Phoenix neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cartwright
Renters in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.6% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Cartwright than nationally: 46.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.4 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Cartwright are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 13.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Phoenix neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Cartwright run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Cartwright has older homes than at least four in five Phoenix neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $948 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $943 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,010 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,519 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$571 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cartwright costs $1,519 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Phoenix area as a whole ($1,927). Rents are up $571 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cartwright
Bachelor's degrees in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cartwright: 11.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Phoenix neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 48.7% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 51.1% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +20.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in Cartwright never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 20.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Phoenix's 19 neighborhoods, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cartwright
| Period | Cartwright | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cartwright runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Phoenix neighborhood has higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cartwright compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartwright | 3.48 | 30.8 | 26.7% | 46.3% | 3.4% | 1974 | $1,519 | 11.3% | 67.9% | 9.6% |
| Maryvale | 3.48 | 29.6 | 25.2% | 47.1% | 7.5% | 1980 | $1,594 | 14.5% | 72.5% | 6.6% |
| Ironwood Terrace | 3.83 | 33.7 | 20.8% | 31.1% | 3.0% | 1974 | $1,661 | 10.8% | 69.9% | 8.2% |
| Estrella | 3.61 | 32.1 | 22.3% | 34.0% | 5.2% | 1989 | $1,733 | 13.7% | 70.3% | 5.1% |
| West Phoenix | 3.67 | 29.4 | 25.4% | 36.1% | 5.3% | 1981 | $1,425 | 8.9% | 63.4% | 6.4% |
| Downtown Glendale | 2.44 | 38.4 | 16.0% | 52.6% | 4.7% | 1973 | $1,237 | 15.0% | 83.5% | 5.7% |
| Alahambra | 3.05 | 31.8 | 24.2% | 52.4% | 10.8% | 1970 | $1,425 | 25.7% | 79.2% | 7.3% |
| Windsor Square | 2.69 | 37.0 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 7.0% | 1978 | $1,776 | 27.6% | 91.6% | 6.2% |
| Estrella-Tolleson | 4.01 | 28.5 | 21.8% | 25.8% | 4.9% | 2008 | $2,106 | 13.3% | 78.7% | 4.2% |
| Encanto | 2.07 | 37.2 | 9.6% | 58.8% | 11.2% | 1969 | $1,556 | 41.9% | 87.6% | 4.1% |
| Central Phoenix | 2.20 | 35.0 | 14.7% | 73.9% | 15.5% | 1984 | $1,475 | 30.0% | 78.8% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cartwright. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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