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Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

4,787,811 Population
14,568.67 Square Miles
328.64 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37.1 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
23.64%
18 to 34
23.44%
35 to 64
37.29%
65 and Over
15.63%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.91%
Female
50.09%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
14.02%
Native
85.98%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
21.93%
2000 to 2009
24.24%
1990 to 1999
24.16%
Before 1990
29.67%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
11.27%
High School Grad or Higher
88.73%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.13%
School Dropout Rate
In School
94.32%
Dropped Out
5.68%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
74.02%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$36,842
Median Household Income
$72,211
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.92%
Unemployed
5.08%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
11.99%
Population Under 18
Poverty
16.91%
Non-poverty
83.09%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.29%
Non-poverty
91.71%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
27 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
10.76%
With Health Insurance Coverage
89.24%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.65
Number of Households
1,777,705
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
50.19%
Married
49.81%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
36.96%
Now Married
50.63%
Widowed
2.32%
Divorced
10.09%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
30.51%
Now Married
49.01%
Widowed
7.22%
Divorced
13.26%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.58%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
1,965,632
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.44%
Vacant
9.56%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
64.98%
Renter Occupied
35.02%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
16.52%
For Sale
7.8%
Other
75.68%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1992
Types of Structures
Single Unit
70.46%
Multi Unit
23.21%
Mobile Home
6.07%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.26%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
67.85%
Without Mortgage
32.15%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$294,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,268
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
15.95%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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