Town · Arizona
Queen Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek, town, mostly in Maricopa County (84.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Pinal County, Arizona. Queen Creek had 89,770 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 51.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 59,519 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 71,867 (±123). GEOID 0458150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
89,770
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 59,519 · ACS 2020-2024: 71,867 ±123
Median household income
$141,978
±$4,711 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$635,400
±$11,129 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$2,210
±$94 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Queen Creek and what county is it in?
Queen Creek is a town mostly in Maricopa County (84.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Pinal County, Arizona. It covers 42.1 square miles of land, 1,413 residents per square mile in 2020.
Queen Creek is in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 50,190 | 84.3% |
| Pinal County | 9,329 | 15.7% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Queen Creek, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 89,770 people lived in Queen Creek on July 1, 2025, up 51.4% since 2020, faster than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020 Census counted 59,519 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 71,867 (±123).
| Measure | Queen Creek | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 71,867 ±123 | 4,559,748 | +28,738 |
| Households | 22,323 ±504 | 1,730,696 | +9,474 |
| Average household size | 3.21 ±0.07 | 2.59 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 23,569 ±572 | 1,884,334 | +9,217 |
Queen Creek's population since 2000
From 4,316 in 2000 to 89,770 in 2025: up 1,979.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Queen Creek as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Queen Creek?
The median resident of Queen Creek is 37.0 years old; 30.5% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.7%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Queen Creek | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±1.1 | 37.6 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 30.5% ±1.2 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.4% ±1.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.7% ±1.9 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.4% ±2.2 pts | 52.5% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2% ±1.1 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.5% ±1.6 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±1.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0% ±0.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±1.1 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±0.7 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.0% ±2.3 pts | 36.7% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.3% ±1.5 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±1.8 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Queen Creek earn?
Half of Queen Creek's 22,323 households earn less than $141,978 a year (±$4,711), against $89,300 in Maricopa County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 the median was $130,120 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,858 after inflation. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Queen Creek | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,978 ±$4,711 | $89,300 | +$11,858 |
| Mean household income | $165,885 ±$5,696 | $120,016 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,903 ±$1,754 | $46,183 | +$6,213 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±1.6 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% ±0.2 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.4% ±0.7 pts | 93.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Queen Creek?
Owners occupy 90.2% of Queen Creek's occupied homes and renters 9.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $635,400 by its owner (±$11,129). The median renter pays $2,210 a month including utilities, and 46.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Queen Creek | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $635,400 ±$11,129 | $452,800 | +$206,380 |
| Median gross rent | $2,210 ±$94 | $1,708 | +$253 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.7% ±9.8 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,389 ±$58 | $1,931 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.2% ±1.6 pts | 65.2% | +3.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.8% ±1.6 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 23,569 ±572 | 1,884,334 | +9,217 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±3.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.3% ±1.2 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 18.3% ±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 40.1% ±2.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Queen Creek building?
Builders took permits for 1,571 new housing units in Queen Creek in 2025 (1,504 in single-family houses), 17.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Queen Creek work and get to work?
61.6% of Queen Creek's workers drive alone and 25.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Queen Creek | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.0% ±2.1 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.6% ±2.7 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±1.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.5% ±2.1 pts | 20.8% | +14.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min ±1.2 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Queen Creek?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Queen Creek, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $85,280 (Tract 8171.02) to $213,306 (Tract 8167).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8168Maricopa County | 7,621 | $141,866 |
| Tract 8172Maricopa County | 9,899 | $133,162 |
| Tract 8169.01Maricopa County | 6,426 | $140,792 |
| Tract 8171.03Maricopa County | 6,017 | $102,143 |
| Tract 2.04Pinal County | 12,935 | $113,322 |
| Tract 2.06Pinal County | 10,701 | $113,465 |
| Tract 8169.04Maricopa County | 5,771 | $180,738 |
| Tract 8166Maricopa County | 5,252 | $145,795 |
| Tract 8170Maricopa County | 4,205 | $144,299 |
| Tract 8169.02Maricopa County | 4,395 | $163,242 |
| Tract 8171.01Maricopa County | 3,943 | $129,886 |
| Tract 8169.03Maricopa County | 3,799 | $168,517 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Queen Creek) · Census block assignment files
How does Queen Creek compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Queen Creek is the 399th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Queen Creek ranks 4th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 15th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1st | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd | 210 |
| Median household income | 4th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 34th | 209 |
| Median home value | 14th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 9th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th | 175 |
| Median age | 143rd | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 43rd | 206 |
| Work from home | 19th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 43rd | 206 |
Queen Creek's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Queen Creek with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Queen Creek?
8 of the 57 figures for Queen Creek on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Queen Creek are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Queen Creek.