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Anthem

Arizona · 21,700 residents · 7.916 sq mi
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Anthem is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,063. Population has declined 3% since 2011. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $368,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,700
−3%vs 2011
vs 22,473 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,741 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 2,839 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+7%vs 2011
vs 34.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,063
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,352 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,077
+2%vs 2011
vs $33,281 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.398 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19%
US avg: 7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $330,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,390
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,431 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.2% in 2011
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+10%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(17,290)
Black2.9%(654)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(3,395)
Asian2.5%(558)
Other2.6%(576)
Diversity Score47.9%(10,763)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(18,176)
Black1.8%(382)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,997)
Asian2.5%(548)
Other2.6%(555)
Diversity Score35.7%(7,746)
Diversity Score
36
−25%vs 2011
vs 48 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 29.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anthem, Arizona?

Anthem, Arizona has about 21,700 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anthem, Arizona?

The typical household in Anthem, Arizona earns about $82,063 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 $368,000, and the typical rent is about $1,390 a month.

How educated are people in Anthem, Arizona?

About 42.8% 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 5.6% of people in Anthem, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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