New River, AZ Demographics
A map of New River's Population by Race
New River, Arizona has an estimated population of 18,240, an increase from the 17,290 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.5% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New River has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New River, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New River is ranked the 44th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New River was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New River's White Population
15,968 residents of New River, or 87.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New River is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. New River ranks 72nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New River's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of New River's population has increased from 85.1% to 87.5%.
New River is more White than neighboring Anthem (82.3% White), and Peoria (64.3% White). New River is less White than neighboring Cave Creek (88.3% White), Carefree (97% White), and Black Canyon City (91.5% White).
New River's Black Population
146 residents of New River, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New River is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. New River ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New River's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of New River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
New River is more Black than neighboring Carefree (0% Black), and Black Canyon City (0% Black). New River is less Black than neighboring Anthem (1.3% Black), Cave Creek (1.4% Black), and Peoria (3.2% Black).
New River's Asian Population
323 residents of New River, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New River is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. New River ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New River's Asian population has grown by an estimated 92.3%. Asian residents' share of New River's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.8%.
New River is more Asian than neighboring Cave Creek (1.2% Asian), Carefree (1.5% Asian), and Black Canyon City (0% Asian). New River is less Asian than neighboring Anthem (2.3% Asian), and Peoria (5.3% Asian).
New River's Hispanic Population
1,143 residents of New River, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New River is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. New River ranks 276th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Hispanic residents' share of New River's population has decreased from 8.8% to 6.3%.
New River is more Hispanic than neighboring Cave Creek (4% Hispanic), Carefree (1% Hispanic), and Black Canyon City (3.3% Hispanic). New River is less Hispanic than neighboring Anthem (8.7% Hispanic), and Peoria (20.7% Hispanic).
New River's Native American/Other Population
58 residents of New River, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New River is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. New River ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New River's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.
New River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Anthem (0.2% Native American/Other), Carefree (0% Native American/Other), and Black Canyon City (0% Native American/Other). New River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cave Creek (1% Native American/Other), and Peoria (1% Native American/Other).
New River's Multiracial Population
602 residents of New River, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New River is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. New River ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of New River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.
New River is more Multiracial than neighboring Carefree (0.5% Multiracial). New River is less Multiracial than neighboring Anthem (5.3% Multiracial), Cave Creek (4% Multiracial), Black Canyon City (5.3% Multiracial), and Peoria (5.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.