Queen Creek offers residents and businesses a unique experience that combines a small town rural atmosphere with rich natural and recreational amenities – all within a short distance from one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States.
The Town of Queen Creek’s population has a large percentage of young professionals and families. The Median Age is 30.9 years, which is slightly younger than the Maricopa County average of 33.0 years. About 57 percent of the population is in the prime work force age range of 18 to 59 years old. The Median Household income of $63,702 is among the highest of the major cities in the Greater Phoenix metro area. Approximately 17 percent of Queen Creek residents have a bachelors or graduate degree, and an additional 28 percent have some college education.
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Queen Creek at a Glance |
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Population |
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| Growth, 1990-2005 |
477% |
| Total Households |
5,060* |
| Median Household Income |
$63,702 |
| Median Age |
30.9 |
| Average Household Size |
3.56 |
| Educational Attainment |
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| High School Graduate |
25.6% |
| Some College, no degree |
28.4% |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
12.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree |
4.7% |
*2005 Special Census Data
Source: 2000 U.S. Census |
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Housing Starts |
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| 2007-'08 |
260 |
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2006-'07 |
630 |
| 2005-'06 |
1,240 |
| 2004-'05 |
1,265 |
| 2003-'04 |
1,754 |
| 2002-'03 |
920 |
| 2001-'02 |
307 |
| 2000-'01 |
188 |
| 1999-2000 |
191 |
| Source: Queen Creek Building Department |
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| Top Employers |
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| Queen Creek Unified School District |
600 |
| Town of Queen Creek |
208 |
| Target |
174 |
| Walmart |
166 |
| Canyon State Academy |
208 |
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Source: Town of Queen Creek, July 2009 |
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Last updated: 12/9/2009 5:01:25 PM