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Anthem

Arizona · 23,190 residents · 7.916 sq mi
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Anthem is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $358,700. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,190
+3%since 2019
from 22,468 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,930 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 2,838 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+5%since 2019
from 43.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,719 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,328
+2%since 2019
from $47,388 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $346,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,675
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,623 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
19.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+4%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(19,392)
Black1.6%(365)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,832)
Asian1.2%(264)
Other2.7%(615)
Diversity Score30.9%(6,945)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(18,630)
Black1.9%(431)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,228)
Asian2.4%(559)
Other4.5%(1,043)
Diversity Score40.6%(9,424)
Diversity Score
41
+31%since 2019
from 31 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+2%since 2019
from 30.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 62.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
53.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anthem, Arizona?

Anthem, Arizona has about 23,190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anthem, Arizona?

The typical household in Anthem, Arizona earns about $102,200 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 $358,700, and the typical rent is about $1,675 a month.

How educated are people in Anthem, Arizona?

About 46.8% 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 4.2% of people in Anthem, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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