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Anthem

Arizona · 22,584 residents · 7.916 sq mi
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The short version

Anthem is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,613. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $569,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,584
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22,622 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,853 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,858 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+4%since 2023
from 44.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,613
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,846 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,545
+4%since 2023
from $55,133 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+1%since 2023
from 0.404 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $516,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,548
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,258 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+8%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(19,125)
Black1.3%(294)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,841)
Asian1.6%(363)
Other4.4%(999)
Diversity Score34.5%(7,812)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(18,581)
Black1.3%(288)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,960)
Asian2.3%(514)
Other5.5%(1,241)
Diversity Score39%(8,804)
Diversity Score
39
+13%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+2%since 2023
from 26.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
52.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anthem, Arizona?

Anthem, Arizona has about 22,584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anthem, Arizona?

The typical household in Anthem, Arizona earns about $120,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anthem, Arizona expensive?

In Anthem, Arizona, the median home is worth about $569,900, and the typical rent is about $2,548 a month.

How educated are people in Anthem, Arizona?

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in Anthem, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anthem, Arizona?

About 4.1% of people in Anthem, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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