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Mesa

Arizona · 439,041 residents · 141.384 sq mi
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Mesa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $200,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439,041
+11%since 2000
from 396,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,105 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+8%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
266K333K400K467K534K1990201020202024Mesa
2024512K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,079
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,817 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,647
+26%since 2000
from $19,601 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(290,180)
Black2.4%(9,377)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(78,281)
Asian1.5%(5,755)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(190,890)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(282,505)
Black3.2%(14,101)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(115,753)
Asian1.9%(8,174)
Other4%(17,563)
Diversity Score63.9%(280,640)
Diversity Score
64
+33%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesa, Arizona?

Mesa, Arizona has about 439,041 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesa, Arizona?

The typical household in Mesa, Arizona earns about $50,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesa, Arizona expensive?

In Mesa, Arizona, the median home is worth about $200,300, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Mesa, Arizona?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mesa, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesa, Arizona?

About 11.9% of people in Mesa, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mesa, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Mesa, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 150,950 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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