Phoenix Population

1880–2026

4,936

2026 projection

9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Phoenix. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,936+160.33%
20254,920+3237.03%
20244,597+1403.14%
20234,457+2124.99%
20224,245-671.55%
20214,312-2184.81%
20204,530-1212.60%
20194,651+340.74%
20184,617+461.01%
20174,571+230.51%

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Phoenix Demographics

55.6median age

Median age

Female57.4 yrs
Male53 yrs

Adults

3,898
1,476 seniors · 38%2,422 other adults

Sex

Female 62.6% · 2,750Male 37.4% · 1,640

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 44 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Phoenix Income

$66,508median household income

Median household income

$66,508

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,511

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.5%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Phoenix Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%73%49%
Never married13%15%12%
Divorced16%9%20%
Widowed12%3%17%
Separated1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201