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Tempe

Arizona · 180,587 residents · 39.981 sq mi
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Tempe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,290. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,600. At a median age of 29.4, 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 29.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180,587
+14%since 2000
from 158,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,517 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.4
+2%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
137K151K165K179K193K1990201020202024Tempe
2024188K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,290
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,205
+48%since 2000
from $22,406 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $715 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
61.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+57%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(110,517)
Black3.5%(5,546)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(28,473)
Asian4.7%(7,405)
Other0%
Diversity Score54%(85,680)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(97,651)
Black6.3%(11,393)
Hispanic / Latino22%(39,698)
Asian9.5%(17,169)
Other6.5%(11,802)
Diversity Score78.8%(142,282)
Diversity Score
79
+46%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tempe, Arizona?

Tempe, Arizona has about 180,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tempe, Arizona?

The typical household in Tempe, Arizona earns about $61,290 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tempe, Arizona expensive?

In Tempe, Arizona, the median home is worth about $287,600, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in Tempe, Arizona?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tempe, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tempe, Arizona?

About 18.5% of people in Tempe, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tempe, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Tempe, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38,722 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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