Carefree is a town located in Maricopa County, in the state of Arizona (AZ), United States. Nestled in the Mountain division of the West region, it covers an area of 8.9 square miles (23.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 2395 ft. With a population of approximately 2,927 residents, Carefree offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.64% males and 50.36% females, and it has a population density of 330.73 people per square mile (127.70/km²). Carefree lies at a latitude of 33.82 and a longitude of -111.92, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (6.3%), followed by English (15.6%), German (21.2%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code N/A.