Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
5,186,958 Population
14,568.69 Square Miles
356.03 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
38.3 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.66%
18 to 34
23.89%
35 to 64
37.07%
65 and Over
17.38%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.93%
Female
50.07%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
14.44%
Native
85.56%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
35.18%
2000 to 2009
20.45%
1990 to 1999
20.32%
Before 1990
24.05%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
10.01%
High School Grad or Higher
89.99%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.95%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.74%
Dropped Out
4.26%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
74.38%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$46,168
Median Household Income
$90,133
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.79%
Unemployed
4.21%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
10.27%
Population Under 18
Poverty
12.54%
Non-poverty
87.46%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.88%
Non-poverty
90.12%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
28 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
10.6%
With Health Insurance Coverage
89.4%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.59
Number of Households
1,967,378
Marital Status
Single
51.38%
Married
48.62%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
39.16%
Now Married
49.31%
Widowed
2.52%
Divorced
9.02%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
32.42%
Now Married
47.94%
Widowed
7.11%
Divorced
12.53%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.69%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
2,149,005
Occupancy Status
Occupied
91.55%
Vacant
8.45%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
66.52%
Renter Occupied
33.48%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
29.93%
For Sale
6.94%
Other
63.13%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1995
Types of Structures
Single Unit
70.63%
Multi Unit
23.71%
Mobile Home
5.41%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.24%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
65.2%
Without Mortgage
34.8%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$470,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,819
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
13.88%