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Chandler

Arizona · 275,987 residents · 65.639 sq mi
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Chandler is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,796. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,500. Households here earn about 39% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275,987
+56%since 2000
from 176,581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,205 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 2,690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+20%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
72K128K185K242K299K1990201020202024Chandler
2024280K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,796
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,416 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,580
+78%since 2000
from $23,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,381
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+64%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(121,168)
Black3.3%(5,821)
Hispanic / Latino21%(37,059)
Asian4.2%(7,345)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(99,430)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(147,119)
Black5.6%(15,564)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(62,257)
Asian11.9%(32,710)
Other5.6%(15,376)
Diversity Score79.6%(219,711)
Diversity Score
80
+41%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chandler, Arizona?

Chandler, Arizona has about 275,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chandler, Arizona?

The typical household in Chandler, Arizona earns about $85,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chandler, Arizona expensive?

In Chandler, Arizona, the median home is worth about $324,500, and the typical rent is about $1,381 a month.

How educated are people in Chandler, Arizona?

About 44.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chandler, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chandler, Arizona?

About 7.3% of people in Chandler, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chandler, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Chandler, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185,463 residents, a change of about 205 percent over that period.

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