Phoenix Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Phoenix?
top
There are 1,591,119 residents in Phoenix, with a median age of 34.1. Of this, 50.28% are males and 49.72% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.48% of the resident pool in Phoenix, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.58%. Additionally, 11.94% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,332,211 people in Phoenix currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,332,211 people in Phoenix currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,591,119 | -4.1% |
| Male Population | 800,081 | -3.4% |
| Female Population | 791,038 | -4.7% |
Male population 50.28%
Female population 49.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.1 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,264,607 | -3.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 136,588 | -3.8% |
| Not Citizen | 189,924 | -5.6% |
Citizen US Born 79.48%
Citizen not US Born 8.58%
Not Citizen 11.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 7,229 | -14.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 179,860 | -9.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,850 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 42,214 | -4.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,332,211 | -3.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.46%
Moved from Same County 11.44%
Moved from Same State 0.69%
Moved from Different State 2.68%
Same House as Last Year 84.73%
What are the employment statistics in Phoenix?
top
White-collar workers make up 77.99% of the working population in Phoenix, while blue-collar employees account for 22.01%. There are also 80,279 entrepreneurs in Phoenix (10.09% of the workforce); 577,388 workers employed in private companies (72.58%); and 83,204 people working in governmental institutions (10.46%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 620,425 | -3.4% |
| Blue Collar | 175,071 | -2.9% |
White Collar 77.99%
Blue Collar 22.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 80,279 | -4.0% |
| Private Companies | 577,388 | -3.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 83,204 | -1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 54,625 | 0.6% |
Self Employees 10.09%
Private Companies 72.58%
Governmental Workers 10.46%
Not for Profit Companies 6.87%
How many households are there in Phoenix?
top
There are a total of 579,876 households in Phoenix, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 63.56% of these Phoenix households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.44%. Additionally, 34.97% of households have children and 65.03% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 579,876 | -0.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -3.9% |
| Family Households | 368,588 | -0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 211,288 | 0.4% |
Family Households 63.56%
Non-family Households 36.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 202,766 | -2.4% |
| Households without Children | 377,110 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 34.97%
Households without Children 65.03%
What are the median and average incomes in Phoenix?
top
The average annual household income in Phoenix is $90,481, while the median household income sits at $64,927 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,420, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $75,102. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,142 and $49,636, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $90,481 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $64,927 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 237,101 | -8.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,315,488 | -3.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Phoenix?
top
There are 624,409 housing units in Phoenix, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 579,876 occupied housing units in Phoenix, 56.06% are owner-occupied, while 43.94% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.99% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $288,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,207 per month in Phoenix.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.99% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $288,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,207 per month in Phoenix.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 624,409 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,782 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14,940 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 60,057 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 68,833 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 120,931 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 109,052 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 96,082 | -5.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 101,651 | -0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 40,097 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 984 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 579,876 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 325,058 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 254,818 | -1.3% |
Owner Occupied 56.06%
Renter Occupied 43.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 227,496 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 97,562 | 2.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $288,200 | 10.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $246,300 | 8.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,207 | 5.8% |
With Mortgage 69.99%
Without Mortgage 30.01%
What is the level of education in Phoenix?
top
Approximately 33.81% of the population in Phoenix holds a high school degree (that's 401,698 residents), while 23.41% have attained a college certificate (310,109 locals) and 17.74% have a bachelor's degree (210,812 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 87,788 | -6.5% |
| Some High School | 401,698 | -5.7% |
| Some College | 310,109 | -3.7% |
| Associate Degree | 90,195 | -2.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 210,812 | -0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 119,468 | 1.7% |
No High School 7.39%
Some High School 33.81%
Some College 23.41%
Associate Degree 7.59%
Bachelor's Degree 17.74%
Graduate Degree 10.06%
What is the marital status of Phoenix residents?
top
A total of 490,981 people in Phoenix have never been married (which represents 39.07% of the total population), while 561,222 of them are wedded (44.66%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 26,714 (2.13%) and 153,682 (12.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 490,981 | -3.3% |
| Married | 561,222 | -3.1% |
| Separated | 26,714 | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 50,703 | -9.2% |
| Divorced | 153,682 | -4.5% |
Never Married 39.07%
Married 44.66%
Separated 2.13%
Widowed 4.03%
Divorced 12.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Phoenix?
top
The top three means of transportation people in Phoenix use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 644,366 residents commute by car, 16,764 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 12,005 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 644,366 | -6.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 16,764 | -14.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 221 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,425 | -12.0% |
| Ferryboat | 71 | 12.7% |
| Bicycle | 4,176 | -10.1% |
| Motorcycle | 1,783 | -13.7% |
| TaxiCab | 1,710 | 5.2% |
| Walk | 12,005 | -4.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Phoenix by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85003 | 8,105 | 4,282 | $47,813.00 | $81,696.00 |
| 85004 | 9,071 | 4,052 | $59,913.00 | $89,154.00 |
| 85006 | 24,777 | 9,286 | $46,963.00 | $60,886.00 |
| 85007 | 14,169 | 5,333 | $43,716.00 | $65,602.00 |
| 85008 | 59,734 | 22,582 | $51,351.00 | $64,749.00 |
| 85009 | 51,713 | 14,167 | $41,013.00 | $54,541.00 |
| 85012 | 7,861 | 4,183 | $72,708.00 | $110,767.00 |
| 85013 | 20,163 | 10,003 | $61,215.00 | $90,723.00 |
| 85014 | 26,120 | 12,757 | $59,168.00 | $82,046.00 |
| 85015 | 41,848 | 15,938 | $42,823.00 | $60,502.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
