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Phoenix

County:
Maricopa County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
518.331
State:
Arizona

Phoenix is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Phoenix has a 2026 population of 1,703,449. It is also the county seat of Maricopa County. Phoenix is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 5.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,612,593 in 2020.

The median household income in Phoenix is $81,332 with a poverty rate of 13.7%. The median age in Phoenix is 34.9 years: 34.3 years for males, and 35.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.7 males.

1.7M
Total Population
3,286
Density (mi²)
15.1K 0.9%
Growth

Phoenix Population

Phoenix Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,703,44915,1430.9%
20251,688,30615,1420.9%
20241,673,16416,9331.02%
20231,656,23111,4330.7%
20221,644,79819,6661.21%
20211,625,13216,7171.04%
20201,612,593-70,340-4.18%
20191,682,93327,8511.68%
20181,655,08221,3781.31%
20171,633,70421,4011.33%
20161,612,30328,5431.8%
20151,583,76028,2751.82%
20141,555,48528,9801.9%
20131,526,50527,2551.82%
20121,499,25029,4802.01%
20111,469,77020,7721.43%
20101,448,9983,3660.23%
20001,321,045337,64234.33%
1990983,403193,69924.53%
1980789,704205,40135.15%
1970584,303145,13333.05%
1960439,170332,352311.14%
1950106,81841,40463.3%
194065,41417,29635.94%
193048,11819,06565.62%
192029,05317,919160.94%
191011,1345,590100.83%
19005,5442,39275.89%
18903,15200%

Median Age

Overall: 34.9 years
Female: 35.6 years
Male: 34.3 years

Phoenix Adults

There are 1,254,374 adults, (200,993 of whom are seniors) in Phoenix.

Sex Ratio

Female: 818,230 (49.8%)
Male: 824,093 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Phoenix includes 47.92% White, 12.58% other race, 7.77% Black or African American, 4.12% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White787,06947.92%
Two or more races410,25924.98%
Other race206,56012.58%
Black or African American127,6647.77%
Asian67,6894.12%
Native American39,8122.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3,2700.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races345,26321.02%
Other race199,22812.13%
White119,8457.3%
Native American16,7491.02%
Black or African American5,9780.36%
Asian1,7470.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4150.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White667,22440.63%
Black or African American121,6867.41%
Asian65,9424.02%
Two or more races64,9963.96%
Native American23,0631.4%
Other race7,3320.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2,8550.17%

Phoenix Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Phoenix 's average per capita income is $50,843. Household income levels show a median of $81,332. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$115,355$151,395
Families$94,886$126,439
Households$81,332$111,047
Non Families$55,761$77,777

$50,843

Average Income

$81,332

Median Household Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)