Carefree, AZ

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Population

3,657

2.15% growth

Median Age

66.6


Median Household Income

$95,992

4.36% growth

Poverty Rate

8.49%


Number of Employees

874

18.4% decline

Median Property Value

$687,800

6.5% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Carefree, AZ had a population of 3.66k people with a median age of 66.6 and a median household income of $95,992. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Carefree, AZ grew from 3,580 to 3,657, a 2.15% increase and its median household income grew from $91,979 to $95,992, a 4.36% increase.

The population of Carefree, AZ is 97.3% White Alone, 2.54% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.137% American Indian & Alaska Native Alone. 5.36% of the people in Carefree, AZ speak a non-English language, and 98.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Carefree, AZ is $687,800, and the homeownership rate is 81.1%. Most people in Carefree, AZ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Carefree, AZ is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Carefree, AZ employs 874 people. The largest industries in Carefree, AZ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (172 people), Retail Trade (148 people), and Construction (132 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($116,588), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($115,912), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,705).

Median household income in Carefree, AZ is $95,992. Males in Carefree, AZ have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,169. The income inequality in Carefree, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$95,992

2017 value

± $17,799

4.36%

1 Year Growth

± 26.9%

Households in Carefree, AZ have a median annual income of $95,992, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $91,979 in 2016, which represents a 4.36% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,619

Average Male Salary

± $1,335

$46,169

Average Female Salary

± $1,026

In 2017, full-time male employees in Carefree, AZ made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Carefree, AZ by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,397 ± $4,848

  2. White

    $48,861 ± $892

  3. Alaska Native

    $40,845 ± $31,991

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Carefree, AZ workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Carefree, AZ by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carefree, AZ is from Arizona.

0.468

2017 Wage GINI

0.467

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.304% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 304.02

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carefree, AZ was Census Tract 304.02 with a value of $76,069, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Carefree, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carefree, AZ (307 out of 3.62k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 65 - 74.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    302 ± 190

  2. Native American

    5 ± 59

  3. Hispanic

    2 ± 60

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carefree, AZ is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

874

2017 Value

± 294

-184%

1 Year decline

± 55.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Carefree, AZ declined at a rate of -184%, from 1.07k employees to 874 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carefree, AZ, are Management Occupations (260 people), Sales & Related Occupations (145 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carefree, AZ.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Carefree, AZ, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (260 people), Sales & Related Occupations (145 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (113 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Carefree, AZ has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (4.74 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (2.92 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2.63 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Carefree, AZ, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($116,689), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($82,277), and Management, Business, Science, & Arts Occupations ($81,473).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

874

2017 Value

± 294

-184%

1 Year decline

± 55.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Carefree, AZ declined at a rate of -184%, from 1.07k employees to 874 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carefree, AZ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (172 people), Retail Trade (148 people), and Construction (132 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carefree, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Carefree, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Carefree, AZ, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (172 people), Retail Trade (148 people), and Construction (132 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Carefree, AZ has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (3.28 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.81 times), and Construction (2.41 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Carefree, AZ, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($116,588), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($115,912), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,705).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Pharmaceuticals

    $23.6B

  2. Mixed freight

    $20.7B

  3. Electronics

    $16.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $23.6B, followed by Mixed freight with $20.7B and Electronics and $16.4B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$158B

2015 Value

$290B

Projected 2045 Value

83.3% growth

In 2015, total outbound Arizona trade was $158B. This is expected to increase 83.3% to $290B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. California

    $21.9B

  2. Texas

    $8.27B

  3. New Mexico

    $4.07B

In 2015, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $21.9B, followed by Texas with $8.27B and New Mexico and $4.07B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

97.3% of the population of Carefree, AZ has health coverage, with 29.8% on employee plans, 1.69% on Medicaid, 50.5% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.35% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Carefree, AZ was $6,452 in 2014. This is a 3.03% increase from the previous year ($6,262).

Primary care physicians in Carefree, AZ see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.198% increase from the previous year (1516 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 820 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.9%). Additionally, Apache County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.198% increase from the previous year (1,516 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Arizona in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

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Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,452

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,035

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,032

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,096

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arizona (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.03%, from $6,262 to $6,452.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

2.68%

Uninsured

29.8%

Employer Coverage

1.69%

Medicaid

50.5%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.35%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carefree, AZ declined by 37.1% from 4.27% to 2.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carefree, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. La Paz County

    14.9% prevalence

  2. Apache County

    14.3% prevalence

  3. Navajo County

    13.1% prevalence

La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Arizona, at 14.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Arizona by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Carefree, AZ is home to a population of 3.66k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.45% of Carefree, AZ residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Carefree, AZ is composed of 3.56k White Alone residents (97.3%), 93 Hispanic or Latino residents (2.54%), 5 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.137%), 0 Two or More Races residents (0%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 Black or African American Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Carefree, AZ are Spanish or Spanish Creole (101 speakers), German (42 speakers), and Scandinavian Languages (42 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

67

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.9

71

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 16.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Carefree, AZ was 66.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 67, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 71. But people in Carefree, AZ are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Carefree, AZ residents was 66.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.45%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

3.35%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 3.45% of Carefree, AZ residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carefree, AZ was 3.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    511,535 ± 16,887 people

  2. Canada

    42,113 ± 5,023 people

  3. India

    35,674 ± 4,625 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carefree, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 511,535 Carefree, AZ residents, followed by Canada with 42,113 and India with 35,674.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2017 Citizenship

98.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.9% of Carefree, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Carefree, AZ was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    3.56k ± 150

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    93 ± 150

  3. American Indian & Alaska Native Alone

    5 ± 8

In 2017, there were 38.3 times more White Alone residents (3.56k people) in Carefree, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93 Hispanic or Latino and 5 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Carefree, AZ as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    101 speakers (2.92%)

  2. German

    42 speakers (1.22%)

  3. Scandinavian Languages

    42 speakers (1.22%)

5.36% of Carefree, AZ citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Carefree, AZ was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 2.92% of the overall population of Carefree, AZ are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 1.22% speak German and 1.22% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    571 ± 228

  2. World War II

    78 ± 132

  3. Korea

    19 ± 32

Carefree, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 7.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Carefree, AZ was $687,800 in 2017, which is 3.16 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $645,800 to $687,800, a 6.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Carefree, AZ is 81.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Carefree, AZ have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Carefree, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$95,992

Median Household Income

± $17,799

1.82k

Number of Households

± 410

In 2017, the median household income of the 1.82k households in Carefree, AZ grew to $95,992 from the previous year's value of $91,979.

The following chart displays the households in Carefree, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Housing

Property Value

$687,800

2017 Median

± $97,249

$645,800

2016 Median

± $112,369

In 2017, the median property value in Carefree, AZ grew to to $687,800 from the previous year's value of $645,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Carefree, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carefree, AZ the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Carefree, AZ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carefree, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

81.1%

2017 Homeownership

80.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 81.1% of the housing units in Carefree, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Carefree, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carefree, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carefree, AZ have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carefree, AZ have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Carefree, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    75.2%

  2. Carpooled

    14.1%

  3. Worked At Home

    6.18%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Carefree, AZ was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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