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.

Scottsdale, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

242,169

Median Agei

49.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.7%190,487

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%22,777

Asian

5.1%12,258

Two or More

3.6%8,698

Black

1.9%4,689

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%1,609

Other

0.6%1,336

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%315

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%2,417

High School Diploma

9.9%19,026

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%10,134

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%24,282

Associate's Degree

6.9%13,328

Bachelor's Degree

37.1%71,323

Master's Degree

15.5%29,873

Professional Degree

5.8%11,071

Doctorate

3.1%5,865

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

61.5%

Graduate+

24.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$709,900

Median Renti

$1,910

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.6%79,585

Renter-Occupied

32.4%38,202

Total Units

138,422

Homeownership

67.6%

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%1,025

$50K–$100K

1%760

$100K–$150K

1%834

$150K–$200K

1.3%1,005

$200K–$300K

5.9%4,679

$300K–$500K

18%14,354

$500K–$1M

42.8%34,061

$1M+

28.7%22,867

Rent Distribution

Under $500

327

$500–$750

408

$750–$1,000

749

$1,000–$1,250

2,494

$1,250–$1,500

4,508

$1,500–$2,000

12,045

$2,000+

16,207

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%1,483

2010–2019

9.2%12,772

2000–2009

15.6%21,621

1990–1999

25.2%34,845

1980–1989

19.6%27,199

1970–1979

14.2%19,674

1960–1969

9%12,423

1950–1959

5.5%7,679

1940–1949

0.2%235

1939 or earlier

0.4%491

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.4%77,068

Utility Gas

32.2%37,879

Bottled/LP Gas

1%1,196

Solar

0.6%651

No Fuel

0.4%488

Other

0.2%271

Wood

0.1%144

Fuel Oil

0%56

Coal

0%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,372

Mean Household Incomei

$168,679

Per Capita Incomei

$82,697

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

130,613

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%4,775

$10K–$15K

1.8%2,115

$15K–$20K

1.9%2,242

$20K–$25K

2.1%2,447

$25K–$30K

2.4%2,865

$30K–$35K

2.6%3,007

$35K–$40K

2.1%2,493

$40K–$45K

2.7%3,165

$45K–$50K

2.7%3,149

$50K–$60K

5.2%6,083

$60K–$75K

7.5%8,869

$75K–$100K

11.7%13,835

$100K–$125K

10%11,815

$125K–$150K

7.4%8,713

$150K–$200K

11.3%13,276

$200K+

24.6%28,938

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

999

Residentsi

1,170

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers779 homes72% occupied$418/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8165 homes98% occupied$364/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC47 homes96% occupied$411/mo rent

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,372/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

83.4%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

14.1%

Low income$54K–$86K/yr

1.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $86K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

74.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

42.9% of subsidized households are minority

36.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.6% 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

27,17611.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

3,603

India

3,209

Mexico

2,644

United Kingdom

1,554

Korea

950

Germany

787

Philippines

694

China

633

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

124,022

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

126,063

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11,701(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured