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Glendale

Arizona · 248,325 residents · 67.126 sq mi
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Glendale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,200. At a median age of 34.5, 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 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248,325
+13%since 2000
from 218,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,699 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+12%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
138K169K200K232K263K1990201020202024Glendale
2024253K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,991
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,015 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,395
+38%since 2000
from $19,124 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+61%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(141,462)
Black4.5%(9,818)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(54,343)
Asian2.7%(5,860)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(132,276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(107,695)
Black7.2%(17,872)
Hispanic / Latino39.3%(97,617)
Asian4.5%(11,272)
Other4.9%(12,051)
Diversity Score80.3%(199,460)
Diversity Score
80
+33%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendale, Arizona?

Glendale, Arizona has about 248,325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendale, Arizona?

The typical household in Glendale, Arizona earns about $56,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glendale, Arizona expensive?

In Glendale, Arizona, the median home is worth about $231,200, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Glendale, Arizona?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Glendale, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glendale, Arizona?

About 17.2% of people in Glendale, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glendale, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Glendale, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100,191 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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