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Chandler

Texas · 4,081 residents (2025 est.) · 6.068 sq mi
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Chandler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,573. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $246,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,518
+68%since 2000
from 2,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+21%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,081 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Chandler
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,573
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,641 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,511
+76%since 2000
from $19,075 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+6%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+99%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,759)
Black13.1%(274)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(675)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(2,765)
Black5.8%(205)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(359)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other4.8%(168)
Diversity Score45.8%(1,610)
Diversity Score
46
+42%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chandler, Texas?

Chandler, Texas has about 3,518 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chandler, Texas?

The typical household in Chandler, Texas earns about $49,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chandler, Texas expensive?

In Chandler, Texas, the median home is worth about $246,300, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Chandler, Texas?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chandler, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chandler, Texas?

About 14.0% of people in Chandler, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chandler, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chandler, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,888 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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