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Chandler

Texas · 3,275 residents · 6.068 sq mi
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Chandler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,071. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,600. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,275
+56%since 2000
from 2,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+15%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Chandler
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,071
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,551
+60%since 2000
from $19,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,597)
Black10.9%(357)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(170)
Asian1.4%(47)
Other1.3%(42)
Diversity Score41.4%(1,356)
Diversity Score
41
+29%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chandler, Texas?

Chandler, Texas has about 3,275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chandler, Texas?

The typical household in Chandler, Texas earns about $51,071 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 $176,600, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Chandler, Texas?

About 22.7% 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 7.9% 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 1,645 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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

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