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.

Phoenix, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,624,832

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

41.8%678,869

White

41.3%671,373

Black

7.4%120,616

Asian

3.8%61,460

Two or More

3.6%59,204

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%23,556

Other

0.4%6,536

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%3,218

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%42,597

High School Diploma

19.1%204,761

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%72,049

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%154,320

Associate's Degree

7.9%84,845

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%212,872

Master's Degree

8.9%95,692

Professional Degree

2.3%24,377

Doctorate

1.3%13,803

HS or Higher

84.4%

BA or Higher

32.3%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$381,900

Median Renti

$1,458

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.1%343,369

Renter-Occupied

42.9%258,028

Total Units

642,867

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%14,285

$50K–$100K

1.5%5,276

$100K–$150K

2.3%8,007

$150K–$200K

4.2%14,518

$200K–$300K

20.5%70,347

$300K–$500K

37.1%127,278

$500K–$1M

24.9%85,634

$1M+

5.2%18,024

Rent Distribution

Under $500

8,731

$500–$750

9,380

$750–$1,000

24,400

$1,000–$1,250

43,520

$1,250–$1,500

47,054

$1,500–$2,000

72,834

$2,000+

44,608

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%7,190

2010–2019

8.6%55,373

2000–2009

16.4%105,331

1990–1999

14.3%91,895

1980–1989

17.3%110,939

1970–1979

18.9%121,785

1960–1969

9.5%61,180

1950–1959

9.6%61,666

1940–1949

2.4%15,286

1939 or earlier

1.9%12,222

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.1%445,581

Utility Gas

22.6%135,923

No Fuel

1.2%7,443

Bottled/LP Gas

1%6,214

Solar

0.7%4,355

Wood

0.1%671

Other

0.1%663

Fuel Oil

0.1%352

Coal

0%195

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,041

Mean Household Incomei

$106,845

Per Capita Incomei

$40,309

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

870,196

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%29,138

$10K–$15K

2.9%17,215

$15K–$20K

2.7%16,102

$20K–$25K

2.9%17,305

$25K–$30K

3.4%20,697

$30K–$35K

3.3%19,866

$35K–$40K

3.6%21,651

$40K–$45K

3.9%23,261

$45K–$50K

4%24,027

$50K–$60K

7.6%45,446

$60K–$75K

9.8%58,736

$75K–$100K

13.7%82,230

$100K–$125K

10.6%64,026

$125K–$150K

6.8%40,820

$150K–$200K

8.7%52,292

$200K+

11.4%68,585

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

13,448

Residentsi

28,518

Avg. Tenant Renti

$441/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

38 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing971 homes92% occupied$496/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6,657 homes88% occupied$486/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab4 homes125% occupied$208/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 83,754 homes94% occupied$367/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC407 homes98% occupied$353/mo rent

811/PRAC281 homes91% occupied$294/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,041/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

83.7%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

12.5%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

3.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $62K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

69.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.7% of subsidized households are minority

23.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.1% 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

309,31519%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

183,366

India

14,980

Guatemala

8,039

Philippines

6,960

Canada

5,657

China

3,586

United Kingdom

2,801

Korea

2,492

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

811,897

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

824,783

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

66,256(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.5%Insured

14.5%Uninsured