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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Phoenix Metro

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · 2 counties · 4,845,832 residents · 14,568.687 sq mi
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Phoenix has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,200. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,811.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
4,845,832
+49%since 2000
from 3,251,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+13%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.0M2.8M3.6M4.5M5.3M1990201020202024Phoenix
20245.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,411
+57%since 2000
from $21,907 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,811
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,474 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+52%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(2,140,171)
Black3.5%(113,179)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(817,012)
Asian2%(65,563)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(1,888,605)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(2,597,577)
Black5.5%(265,951)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(1,472,948)
Asian4.2%(204,200)
Other5%(243,215)
Diversity Score75.4%(3,651,759)
Segregation Score42.5%(2,057,844)
Diversity Score
75
+30%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

PhoenixCENTRAL1,665,481MesaCENTRAL513,656GilbertCENTRAL287,285ChandlerCENTRAL278,748ScottsdaleCENTRAL243,006TempeCENTRAL190,571Casa GrandeCENTRAL69,753
What's inside

2 component counties

Maricopa CountyCENTRAL4,689,558Pinal CountyCENTRAL539,380
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ has about 4,845,832 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?

The typical household in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ earns about $67,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ expensive?

In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, the median home is worth about $271,811, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?

About 12.7% of people in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ grown since 1990?

Yes, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,607,352 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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