Surprise, AZ Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Surprise?
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There are 145,591 residents in Surprise, with a median age of 41.5. Of this, 47.24% are males and 52.76% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.42% of the resident pool in Surprise, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.36%. Additionally, 2.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 122,380 people in Surprise currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 122,380 people in Surprise currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 145,591 | 2.6% |
| Male Population | 68,779 | 1.7% |
| Female Population | 76,812 | 3.5% |
Male population 47.24%
Female population 52.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.5 | -0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 133,102 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 9,254 | 6.1% |
| Not Citizen | 3,235 | 13.0% |
Citizen US Born 91.42%
Citizen not US Born 6.36%
Not Citizen 2.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 351 | 12.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 14,475 | 8.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 719 | 2.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,198 | 15.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 122,380 | 1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.24%
Moved from Same County 10.04%
Moved from Same State 0.5%
Moved from Different State 4.3%
Same House as Last Year 84.91%
What are the employment statistics in Surprise?
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White-collar workers make up 82.87% of the working population in Surprise, while blue-collar employees account for 17.13%. There are also 5,132 entrepreneurs in Surprise (8.28% of the workforce); 43,438 workers employed in private companies (70.07%); and 8,338 people working in governmental institutions (13.45%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 51,372 | 4.7% |
| Blue Collar | 10,616 | 1.3% |
White Collar 82.87%
Blue Collar 17.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,132 | 0.2% |
| Private Companies | 43,438 | 4.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,338 | 3.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,080 | 1.8% |
Self Employees 8.28%
Private Companies 70.07%
Governmental Workers 13.45%
Not for Profit Companies 8.2%
How many households are there in Surprise?
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There are a total of 52,995 households in Surprise, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 75.58% of these Surprise households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.42%. Additionally, 33.91% of households have children and 66.09% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 52,995 | 1.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.7% |
| Family Households | 40,052 | 1.4% |
| Non-family Households | 12,943 | 1.8% |
Family Households 75.58%
Non-family Households 24.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 17,971 | 2.6% |
| Households without Children | 35,024 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 33.91%
Households without Children 66.09%
What are the median and average incomes in Surprise?
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The average annual household income in Surprise is $101,937, while the median household income sits at $87,756 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $95,703, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $105,728. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $73,305 and $68,336, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $101,937 | 11.4% |
| Median Household Income | $87,756 | 14.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9,768 | -6.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 133,596 | 3.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Surprise?
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There are 58,826 housing units in Surprise, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2004. Of the 52,995 occupied housing units in Surprise, 78.44% are owner-occupied, while 21.56% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $360,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,511 per month in Surprise.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $360,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,511 per month in Surprise.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 58,826 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 2004 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 14 | -56.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 179 | -11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 405 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 254 | 40.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,068 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,399 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,981 | -2.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 33,418 | -3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,070 | 22.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,038 | 156.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 52,995 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 41,568 | 4.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,427 | -7.2% |
Owner Occupied 78.44%
Renter Occupied 21.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 28,547 | 2.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 13,021 | 7.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $360,600 | 25.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $328,100 | 23.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,511 | 10.3% |
With Mortgage 68.68%
Without Mortgage 31.32%
What is the level of education in Surprise?
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Approximately 31.53% of the population in Surprise holds a high school degree (that's 34,647 residents), while 26.65% have attained a college certificate (37,653 locals) and 18.87% have a bachelor's degree (20,731 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,958 | 6.2% |
| Some High School | 34,647 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 37,653 | 2.9% |
| Associate Degree | 12,465 | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,731 | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,794 | 3.9% |
No High School 1.78%
Some High School 31.53%
Some College 26.65%
Associate Degree 11.34%
Bachelor's Degree 18.87%
Graduate Degree 9.82%
What is the marital status of Surprise residents?
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A total of 30,160 people in Surprise have never been married (which represents 25.87% of the total population), while 68,379 of them are wedded (58.65%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,190 (1.02%) and 11,551 (9.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 30,160 | 5.5% |
| Married | 68,379 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1,190 | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 6,497 | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 11,551 | 2.1% |
Never Married 25.87%
Married 58.65%
Separated 1.02%
Widowed 5.57%
Divorced 9.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Surprise?
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The top three means of transportation people in Surprise use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 50,960 residents commute by car, 481 prefer going to work by walking and 288 by motorcycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 50,960 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 99 | 2.1% |
| Bicycle | 151 | -28.4% |
| Motorcycle | 288 | -2.0% |
| TaxiCab | 49 | -41.0% |
| Walk | 481 | 7.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Surprise by zipcode?
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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.
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