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El Mirage

Arizona · 35,805 residents · 9.901 sq mi
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El Mirage has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,975. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 28,196 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,200. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,805
+371%since 2000
from 7,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,616 / sq mi
+371%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.3
+23%since 2000
from 24.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K11K21K30K39K1990201020202024El Mirage
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,975
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,442
+107%since 2000
from $10,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,308
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(2,097)
Black3.2%(246)
Hispanic / Latino66.8%(5,084)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.8%(4,323)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(12,978)
Black6.7%(2,406)
Hispanic / Latino49.3%(17,666)
Asian1.8%(652)
Other5%(1,792)
Diversity Score76.4%(27,351)
Diversity Score
76
+34%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Mirage, Arizona?

El Mirage, Arizona has about 35,805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Mirage, Arizona?

The typical household in El Mirage, Arizona earns about $59,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Mirage, Arizona expensive?

In El Mirage, Arizona, the median home is worth about $177,200, and the typical rent is about $1,308 a month.

How educated are people in El Mirage, Arizona?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in El Mirage, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Mirage, Arizona?

About 15.6% of people in El Mirage, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has El Mirage, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, El Mirage, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30,804 residents, a change of about 616 percent over that period.

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

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