Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

El Mirage, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,823

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49.9%17,893

White

34.9%12,510

Black

6.1%2,187

Two or More

5.4%1,947

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.1%386

Other

1.1%384

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%263

Asian

0.7%253

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%1,060

High School Diploma

27%6,002

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%1,848

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%3,408

Associate's Degree

10.7%2,375

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%2,134

Master's Degree

4.1%912

Professional Degree

0.6%129

Doctorate

0.6%137

HS or Higher

80.8%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$282,000

Median Renti

$1,682

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%7,758

Renter-Occupied

30.3%3,378

Total Units

11,896

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%470

$50K–$100K

5.6%434

$100K–$150K

2.9%225

$150K–$200K

7.3%569

$200K–$300K

35.2%2,733

$300K–$500K

38.9%3,020

$500K–$1M

3.3%256

$1M+

0.7%51

Rent Distribution

Under $500

138

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

164

$1,000–$1,250

131

$1,250–$1,500

577

$1,500–$2,000

1,581

$2,000+

640

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%73

2010–2019

7.6%904

2000–2009

64.7%7,696

1990–1999

14.1%1,675

1980–1989

2.5%298

1970–1979

4.7%556

1960–1969

4%481

1950–1959

1.5%176

1940–1949

0.1%6

1939 or earlier

0.3%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77%8,570

Utility Gas

16.6%1,853

Solar

3.6%403

No Fuel

1.5%170

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%57

Wood

0.4%48

Other

0.2%19

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,764

Mean Household Incomei

$84,605

Per Capita Incomei

$26,940

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

18,728

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%518

$10K–$15K

1.4%154

$15K–$20K

2.6%290

$20K–$25K

1.6%178

$25K–$30K

3.4%380

$30K–$35K

4%443

$35K–$40K

3.4%379

$40K–$45K

4.3%479

$45K–$50K

5%556

$50K–$60K

7.9%879

$60K–$75K

12.2%1,356

$75K–$100K

19.9%2,215

$100K–$125K

11.8%1,314

$125K–$150K

5.8%648

$150K–$200K

7.3%811

$200K+

4.8%536

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

156

Residentsi

413

Avg. Tenant Renti

$454/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes98% occupied$597/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes79% occupied$345/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes98% occupied$354/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,764/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

83.1%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

13.9%

Low income$37K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.3% of subsidized households are minority

9.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,34414.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,901

Guatemala

165

Philippines

103

Canada

India

Poland

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,275

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,440

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,661(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87%Insured

13%Uninsured