Carefree is a town located in Maricopa County Arizona. Carefree has a 2024 population of 3,627. Carefree is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,687 in 2020.
The average household income in Carefree is $164,144 with a poverty rate of 6.97%. The median age in Carefree is 65.3 years: 69.1 years for males, and 62.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carefree was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,592 | 97.85% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 0.76% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.65% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,918 | 1.87 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Married | 1,058 | 2.32 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 762 | 1.18 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 98 | 2.32 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.18
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
88.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 0.09% |
| Associates Degree | 257 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,310 | 38.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 786 | 22.97% |
| High School Graduate | 307 | 8.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 0.53% |
| Some College | 741 | 21.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,311 | 3,293 | 2,075 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 25 | 11 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 90.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,730 | $77,235 | $40,114 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,387 | $41,077 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,922 | $0 | $48,984 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,083 | $56,616 | $41,534 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$52,083
Average Earnings
$56,616
Average Male
$41,534
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.07% of Carefree residents speak only English, while 8.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,484 | 247 | 7.09% |
| Multiple | 17 | 3 | 17.65% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 3 | 4.62% |
| Black | 24 | 1 | 4.17% |
6.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.4%
Male Poverty Rate
8.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carefree is Multiple, with 17.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carefree is Black, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.89% |
| Some College | 8.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 0.83% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,551 | $189,878 |
| Households | $122,328 | $164,144 |
| Married Families | $133,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,368 | $116,652 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
558
Number of Veterans
529
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 296 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Korea | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 286 |
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 558 | 15.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
10.19%
Born in Carefree
90.52%
Native Born
9.48%
Foreign Born
2.78%
Non Citizen
6.7%
Naturalized
90.52% of Carefree residents were born in the United States, with 10.19% having been born in Arizona. 2.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,552 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 3,567 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 3,582 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,597 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 3,612 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 3,627 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 3,642 | -42 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 3,684 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 3,687 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3,687 | -245 | -6.23% |
| 2019 | 3,932 | 63 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 3,869 | 64 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 3,805 | 46 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 3,759 | 75 | 2.04% |
| 2015 | 3,684 | 94 | 2.62% |
| 2014 | 3,590 | 52 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 3,538 | 57 | 1.64% |
| 2012 | 3,481 | 64 | 1.87% |
| 2011 | 3,417 | 48 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 3,369 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,927 | -625 | -17.6% |