Phoenix Demographics and Statistics
Phoenix is considered to be the 6th largest city in the United States based on the 2010 United States Census. It is also the most populous state capital in the country. The city has a population that comprises of almost 71 percent Whites, less than 5 percent African American and about 3 percent Asians.
The population of the city is estimated to be 1,445,632. The male and female population of the city is divided equally and the median age of the city is 30.7. About 71 percent of the population is adults and the remaining are below the age of 18. Slightly more than 8 percent of the population is aged 65 and more.
Phoenix (city), Arizona
| People QuickFacts | Phoenix | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population, 2006 estimate | 1,512,986 | 6,166,318 | |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 | 14.5% | 20.2% | |
| Population, 2000 | 1,321,045 | 5,130,632 | |
| Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2000 | 8.7% | 7.5% | |
| Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2000 | 28.9% | 26.6% | |
| Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2000 | 8.1% | 13.0% | |
| Female persons, percent, 2000 | 49.1% | 50.1% | |
| White persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 71.1% | 75.5% | |
| Black persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 5.1% | 3.1% | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 2.0% | 5.0% | |
| Asian persons, percent, 2000 (a) | 2.0% | 1.8% | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2000 (a) | 0.1% | 0.1% | |
| Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2000 | 3.3% | 2.9% | |
| Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2000 (b) | 34.1% | 25.3% | |
| Living in same house in 1995 and 2000, pct 5 yrs old & over | 43.3% | 44.3% | |
| Foreign born persons, percent, 2000 | 19.5% | 12.8% | |
| Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2000 | 32.2% | 25.9% | |
| High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2000 | 76.6% | 81.0% | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2000 | 22.7% | 23.5% | |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2000 | 26.1 | 24.9 | |
| Housing units, 2000 | 495,832 | 2,189,189 | |
| Homeownership rate, 2000 | 60.7% | 68.0% | |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 | $112,600 | $121,300 | |
| Households, 2000 | 465,834 | 1,901,327 | |
| Persons per household, 2000 | 2.79 | 2.64 | |
| Median household income, 1999 | $41,207 | $40,558 | |
| Per capita money income, 1999 | $19,833 | $20,275 | |
| Persons below poverty, percent, 1999 | 15.8% | 13.9% | |
| Business QuickFacts | Phoenix | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade sales, 2002 ($1000) | 29,631,027 | 60,976,999 | |
| Retail sales, 2002 ($1000) | 13,623,483 | 56,457,863 | |
| Retail sales per capita, 2002 | $9,960 | $10,382 | |
| Accommodation and foodservices sales, 2002 ($1000) | 2,371,268 | 8,612,730 | |
| Total number of firms, 2002 | 92,073 | 381,180 | |
| Black-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 2.3% | 1.7% | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms, percent, 2002 | 0.7% | 1.7% | |
| Asian-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 2.9% | 2.7% | |
| Hispanic-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 9.5% | 9.2% | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms, percent, 2002 | F | 0.1% | |
| Women-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 27.4% | 28.8% | |
| Geography QuickFacts | Phoenix | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Land area, 2000 (square miles) | 474 | 113,634 |
| Persons per square mile, 2000 | 2,782.0 | 45.2 |
| FIPS Code | 55000 | 04 |
| Counties | Maricopa County |