Population 22,239 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New River
Household size in New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in New River average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Phoenix area, where it has 2.80 people. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
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 New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.4, New River is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in New River, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. New River has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arizona cities.
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 New River
Renters in New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.2% of households in New River rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a quarter of owners (27.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only three of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.0 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in New River: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 14.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have 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 New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in New River is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. New River has newer homes than the great majority of Arizona cities.
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 New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,220 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,612 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,022 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,248 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,028 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in New River pays $2,248 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,028 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 New River
Bachelor's degrees in New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.2% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in New River as nationally: 34.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in New River: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 New River
| Period | New River | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in New River has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
New River compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River | 2.71 | 48.4 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2003 | $2,248 | 34.2% | 95.3% | 2.4% |
| Anthem | 2.73 | 43.8 | 12.0% | 17.3% | 8.6% | 2005 | $2,447 | 46.9% | 97.1% | 3.9% |
| Cave Creek | 2.52 | 50.5 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 2001 | $2,762 | 56.6% | 98.4% | 1.8% |
| Carefree | 1.96 | 65.1 | 2.2% | 9.3% | 18.6% | 1993 | $1,597 | 61.8% | 98.6% | 4.0% |
| Rio Verde | 1.93 | 65.0 | 10.1% | 4.7% | 22.0% | 2010 | $2,353 | 61.9% | 99.3% | 5.3% |
| Wittmann | 2.66 | 45.1 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 6.9% | 2005 | $1,394 | 20.9% | 90.2% | 2.1% |
| Circle City | 2.47 | 54.4 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 1999 | $1,339 | 23.1% | 95.5% | 4.8% |
| Morristown | 2.48 | 49.9 | 5.8% | 16.6% | 15.4% | 1999 | $1,336 | 26.6% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
| Wickenburg | 2.01 | 60.5 | 4.5% | 21.3% | 12.3% | 1990 | $1,238 | 33.8% | 94.8% | 0.5% |
| Jakes Corner | 1.83 | 62.1 | 6.0% | 3.8% | 20.3% | 1989 | $1,260 | 14.0% | 89.8% | 0.0% |
| Tonto Basin | 2.08 | 61.4 | 3.5% | 9.1% | 38.3% | 1997 | $1,036 | 22.0% | 88.8% | 0.0% |
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 New River. 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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