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Goodyear

Arizona · 95,294 residents · 191.305 sq mi
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Goodyear is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,217. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 76,383 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,500. Households here earn about 38% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95,294
+404%since 2000
from 18,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
498 / sq mi
+404%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
029K59K88K118K1990201020202024Goodyear
2024108K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,217
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,492 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,968
+55%since 2000
from $22,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,435
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $793 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(13,206)
Black5.1%(962)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(3,933)
Asian1.7%(315)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(10,334)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(49,748)
Black7.2%(6,876)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(29,300)
Asian3.9%(3,763)
Other5.8%(5,528)
Diversity Score77.8%(74,112)
Diversity Score
78
+42%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodyear, Arizona?

Goodyear, Arizona has about 95,294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodyear, Arizona?

The typical household in Goodyear, Arizona earns about $85,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodyear, Arizona expensive?

In Goodyear, Arizona, the median home is worth about $310,500, and the typical rent is about $1,435 a month.

How educated are people in Goodyear, Arizona?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Goodyear, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodyear, Arizona?

About 6.5% of people in Goodyear, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodyear, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodyear, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89,036 residents, a change of about 1423 percent over that period.

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