Demographics & People — New River, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,365 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,000 |
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| Median Age | 50.7 |
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| Total Households | 7,045 |
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| Family Households | 5,150 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2094 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,393 |
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| Black or African American | 192 |
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| Asian | 474 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,460 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,829 |
| German | 3,309 |
| Irish | 2,457 |
| English | 2,285 |
| Other groups | 1,990 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,563 |
| Italian | 1,307 |
| American | 926 |
| European | 852 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 752 |
Language
| English Only | 16,574 |
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| Spanish | 382 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,438 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,604 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,525 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New River, Arizona.
