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.

Surprise, AZ

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Demographicsi2023 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

149,519population

41.6median age

This community is a community of 149,519 with a median age of 41.6. The population is predominantly White (66.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (19.2%). Median household income is $93,371. 94.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 31% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 79%, with a median home value of $396,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.9%100,064

Hispanic/Latino

19.2%28,767

Two or More

5%7,473

Black

4.6%6,820

Asian

2.5%3,678

Other

0.8%1,177

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%1,131

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%409

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%4,144

High School Diploma

21.2%21,875

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%10,152

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%17,410

Associate's Degree

11.3%11,593

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%20,482

Master's Degree

8.4%8,694

Professional Degree

1.7%1,760

Doctorate

1%1,028

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

31%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

$396,000median home value

$1,917median rent

79%homeownership

60,356total units

9.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 79%

Renter 21%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%1,228

$50K–$100K

1.1%494

$100K–$150K

1.1%475

$150K–$200K

2.6%1,110

$200K–$300K

15.9%6,823

$300K–$500K

55.5%23,856

$500K–$1M

19.9%8,544

$1M+

1.1%466

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

125

$750–$1,000

366

$1,000–$1,250

633

$1,250–$1,500

866

$1,500–$2,000

4,143

$2,000+

4,835

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%2,322

2010–2019

14.7%8,868

2000–2009

55.7%33,617

1990–1999

18.8%11,329

1980–1989

4%2,393

1970–1979

1.6%951

1960–1969

0.5%298

1950–1959

0.7%406

1940–1949

0.2%134

1939 or earlier

0.1%38

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.3%27,393

Utility Gas

44.8%24,413

Solar

2.4%1,290

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%796

No Fuel

0.8%420

Wood

0.2%105

Other

0%17

Fuel Oil

0%8

Household Economyi

$93,371median household income

$39,604per capita income

7.8%poverty rate

4.2%unemployment

69,460labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%1,951

$10K–$15K

1.4%747

$15K–$20K

1.3%713

$20K–$25K

2.6%1,398

$25K–$30K

1.7%930

$30K–$35K

2.3%1,268

$35K–$40K

2.4%1,330

$40K–$45K

2.7%1,494

$45K–$50K

3.4%1,873

$50K–$60K

7%3,828

$60K–$75K

9.7%5,256

$75K–$100K

17.2%9,337

$100K–$125K

14.2%7,722

$125K–$150K

10.7%5,849

$150K–$200K

10.5%5,733

$200K+

9.2%5,013

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10,1466.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,496

Philippines

1,190

Canada

1,075

Poland

563

Germany

378

United Kingdom

323

Guatemala

244

Korea

140

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

65,383

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

65,587

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12,641(11.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured