Scottsdale, AZ Demographics
What is the population of Scottsdale?
There are 240,537 residents in Scottsdale, with a median age of 48.4. Of this, 48.71% are males and 51.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.6% of the resident pool in Scottsdale, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.74%. Additionally, 4.66% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 201,271 people in Scottsdale currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 240,537 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 117,177 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 123,360 | 1.2% |
Male Population 48.71%
Female Population 51.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 48.4 | 1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 208,315 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 21,017 | 2.8% |
| Not Citizen | 11,205 | -2.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.6%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.74%
Not Citizen 4.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,667 | -0.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 21,642 | -6.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,334 | 8.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,949 | -0.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 201,271 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.7%
Moved from Same County 9.06%
Moved from Same State 0.56%
Moved from Different State 5.42%
Same House as Last Year 84.26%
What are the employment statistics in Scottsdale?
White-collar workers make up 91.81% of the working population in Scottsdale, while blue-collar employees account for 8.19%. There are also 21,056 entrepreneurs in Scottsdale (16.59% of the workforce); 86,765 workers employed in private companies (68.34%); and 10,400 people working in governmental institutions (8.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 116,557 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 10,400 | 2.3% |
White Collar 91.81%
Blue Collar 8.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 21,056 | 1.5% |
| Private Companies | 86,765 | 0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,400 | 3.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,736 | 0.8% |
Self Employees 16.59%
Private Companies 68.34%
Governmental Workers 8.19%
Not for Profit Companies 6.88%
How many households are there in Scottsdale?
There are a total of 115,826 households in Scottsdale, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.43% of these Scottsdale households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.57%. Additionally, 17.42% of households have children and 82.58% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 115,826 | 2.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 63,045 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 52,781 | 3.7% |
Family Households 54.43%
Non-Family Households 45.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,182 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 95,644 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 17.42%
Households without Children 82.58%
What are the median and average incomes in Scottsdale?
The average annual household income in Scottsdale is $159,871, while the median household income sits at $104,197 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $108,291, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $134,015. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $66,110 and $78,710, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $159,871 | 9.5% |
| Median Household Income | $104,197 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 221,057 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Scottsdale?
There are 136,665 housing units in Scottsdale, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 115,826 occupied housing units in Scottsdale, 66.97% are owner-occupied, while 33.03% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $660,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,729 per month in Scottsdale.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 136,665 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 483 | 90.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 444 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,386 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,520 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20,573 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26,875 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 35,586 | -0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20,823 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,330 | 13.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 645 | 330.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 115,826 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 77,574 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $38,252 | 0.9% |
Owner Occupied 66.97%
Renter Occupied 33.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 48,435 | 0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 29,139 | 6.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $660,700 | 19.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $634,800 | 22.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,729 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 62.44%
Without Mortgage 37.56%
What is the level of education in Scottsdale?
Approximately 14.15% of the population in Scottsdale holds a high school degree (that's 29,181 residents), while 19.02% have attained a college certificate (46,798 locals) and 36.35% have a bachelor's degree (74,945 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,496 | 6.0% |
| Some High School | 29,181 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 46,798 | -1.8% |
| Associate Degree | 13,913 | -0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 74,945 | 5.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 46,419 | 0.8% |
No High School 1.21%
Some High School 14.15%
Some College 19.02%
Associate Degree 6.75%
Bachelor's Degree 36.35%
Graduate Degree 22.52%
What is the marital status of Scottsdale residents?
A total of 65,305 people in Scottsdale have never been married (which represents 30.61% of the total population), while 109,012 of them are wedded (51.09%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,347 (0.63%) and 26,039 (12.2%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 65,305 | 3.0% |
| Married | 109,012 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1,347 | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 12,996 | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 26,039 | 26,039.0% |
Never Married 30.61%
Married 51.09%
Separated 0.63%
Widowed 6.09%
Divorced 12.2%
What are the most common means of transportation in Scottsdale?
The top three means of transportation people in Scottsdale use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 86,191 residents commute by car, 2,220 prefer going to work by walking and 917 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 86,191 | -5.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 193 | -50.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 13 | N/A |
| Railroad | 18 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 49 | 11.4% |
| Bicycle | 917 | -3.3% |
| Motorcycle | 75 | -29.9% |
| TaxiCab | 206 | -24.3% |
| Walk | 2,220 | 17.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Scottsdale by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85250 | 15,290 | 8,194 | $88,608.00 | $117,954.00 |
| 85251 | 40,709 | 21,961 | $86,201.00 | $137,212.00 |
| 85254 | 45,207 | 18,696 | $114,968.00 | $153,538.00 |
| 85255 | 43,685 | 18,969 | $136,486.00 | $212,810.00 |
| 85256 | 4,139 | 1,143 | $43,560.00 | $58,419.00 |
| 85257 | 30,133 | 14,622 | $81,382.00 | $106,703.00 |
| 85258 | 25,479 | 12,532 | $99,802.00 | $151,999.00 |
| 85259 | 22,241 | 9,441 | $140,533.00 | $194,620.00 |
| 85260 | 38,627 | 18,498 | $101,112.00 | $140,341.00 |
| 85262 | 13,126 | 6,166 | $177,965.00 | $254,814.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.