Phoenix on Map
Phoenix is located in the state of Arizona, United States of America. Phoenix is home to 0.49% of US population. There are 102 neighborhoods, a vast network of streets in Phoenix.
The entire population of Phoenix is 1,574,421, with a median age of 33.3 years. The average age of a Phoenix resident is 33.3, which is 4.5 years younger than the average age of a United States of America citizen (37.8 years). Phoenix has a male population of 49.5% and a female population of 50.5%.
Regular high school diploma is the most frequent level of education held by Phoenix residents (19.7 percent). The income range for residents of Phoenix, which accounts for 11.4% of the population, is $75,000 to $99,999.
Further down the page, you'll discover specific data about Phoenix population.
Phoenix Demographics
What is the population of Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Total
1,574,421
321,004,407
According to the results of the census conducted in the United States in 2017, the population of Phoenix is 1,574,421. This equates to 0.49% of the total 321,004,407 citizens of the United States of America.
The data list for total population is as follows:
- Total - 1,574,421 (0.5% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the gender statistics of Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Male
49.5%
48.8%
Female
50.5%
51.2%
According to 2017 US census data Phoenix has 603,762 male residents (49.5 percent) and 616,454 female citizens (50.5 percent).
In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
Data used in the data for gender statistics chart is as following:
- Male - 603,762 (49.5% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Female - 616,454 (50.5% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the median incomes in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Less than $10k
7.6%
6.7%
$10k - $25k
15.3%
14.6%
$25k - $40k
15.4%
14%
$40k - $60k
18.1%
16.2%
$60k - $100k
21.5%
22.3%
$100k - $125k
7.7%
8.6%
$125k - $150k
4.6%
5.4%
$150k - $200k
4.7%
5.8%
More than $200k
5%
6.3%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the most frequent household income levels in Phoenix are: $60k - $100k (21.5 percent), $40k - $60k (18.1 percent) and $25k - $40k (15.4 percent).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest household income groups are $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest household income groups are $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
The data list for income is as follows:
- Total - 544,022 (100% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Less than $10k - 41,609 (7.6% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- $10k - $25k - 83,408 (15.3% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- $25k - $40k - 83,698 (15.4% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- $40k - $60k - 98,488 (18.1% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- $60k - $100k - 117,001 (21.5% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- $100k - $125k - 41,792 (7.7% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- $125k - $150k - 24,886 (4.6% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- $150k - $200k - 25,704 (4.7% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- More than $200k - 27,436 (5% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the median age statistics in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Total
33.3
37.8
Male
32.6
36.5
Female
34
39.1
The average age of a man in Phoenix is 32.6 years old, while the average age of a woman is 34 years old, according to the information provided by the US Census in 2017.
In contrast, in the United States of America, the average male age is 36.5 years old, while the average female age is 39.1 years old.
In contrast, in the United States of America, the average male age is 36.5 years old, while the average female age is 39.1 years old.
The data list for median age is as follows:
- Total - 33.3
- Male - 32.6
- Female - 34
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the detailed age group statistics in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Less than 18 yrs
26.8%
22.9%
18 - 24 years
10.1%
9.7%
25 - 34 years
15.7%
13.7%
35 - 49 years
20.5%
19.2%
50 - 64 years
16.9%
19.6%
65 - 84 years
8.8%
13%
More than 85 yrs
1.2%
1.9%
According to the findings of the US Census from 2017, the age ranges that dominate the population of the Phoenix are as follows: less than 18 yrs (26.8%), 35 - 49 years (20.5%), and 50 - 64 years (16.9%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest age categories are less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest age categories are less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
Below is the data for age groups statistics:
- Total - 1,574,421 (100% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Less than 18 yrs - 421,577 (26.8% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- 18 - 24 years - 158,521 (10.1% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- 25 - 34 years - 247,949 (15.7% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- 35 - 49 years - 323,163 (20.5% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- 50 - 64 years - 266,101 (16.9% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- 65 - 84 years - 138,231 (8.8% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
- More than 85 yrs - 18,879 (1.2% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the marital status of Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Married
44.1%
50.2%
Never Married
39.1%
33.1%
Divorced
12.6%
10.9%
Widowed
4.3%
5.8%
According to the 2017 US census statistics, the most common marital statuses in Phoenix are: now married (44.1 percent) and never married (39.1 percent).
The top two largest marital statuses in United States of America are married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).
The top two largest marital statuses in United States of America are married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).
Data used in the data for marital status statistics chart is as following:
- Total - 1,220,216 (100% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Married - 537,868 (44.1% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Never Married - 476,673 (39.1% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Divorced - 153,193 (12.6% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Widowed - 52,482 (4.3% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the level of education in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
No Schooling
2.1%
1.4%
Unifinished High-school
16.7%
11.2%
High-school Diploma
19.7%
23.3%
GED or alt. creds
3.8%
4%
Unfinished College
22.1%
20.8%
Associate's degree
7.8%
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
19.1%
Master's degree
7.1%
8.4%
Professional School degree
1.9%
2%
Doctorate degree
1%
1.4%
As per 2017 US census data Phoenix dominant household education levels are: unfinished college (22.1 percent), high-school diploma (19.7 percent) and bachelor's degree (17.8 percent).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest household education levels categories are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest household education levels categories are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
The data list for education is as follows:
- No Schooling - 21,202 (2.1% of Phoenix, 0.7% of US)
- Unifinished High-school - 166,131 (16.7% of Phoenix, 0.7% of US)
- High-school Diploma - 195,924 (19.7% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- GED or alt. creds - 37,362 (3.8% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Unfinished College - 220,223 (22.1% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Associate's degree - 77,148 (7.8% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Bachelor's degree - 176,744 (17.8% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Master's degree - 70,566 (7.1% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Professional School degree - 19,072 (1.9% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Doctorate degree - 9,951 (1% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the languages spoken in households of Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
English only
62.7%
78.7%
Spanish
30.9%
13.2%
Other Indo-European
2.5%
3.6%
Asian and Pacific
2.3%
3.5%
Other Languages
1.6%
1%
As per 2017 US census data Phoenix dominant spoken languages are: only english (62.7%), spanish (30.9%) and other indo-european (2.5%).
English only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%) are the three most spoken languages in United States of America.
English only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%) are the three most spoken languages in United States of America.
Following is the data list for languages spoken statistics:
- Total - 1,455,853 (100% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- English only - 913,329 (62.7% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Spanish - 450,382 (30.9% of Phoenix, 1.1% of US)
- Other Indo-European - 36,059 (2.5% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
- Asian and Pacific Islands - 33,014 (2.3% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
- Other Languages - 23,069 (1.6% of Phoenix, 0.7% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the ethnic diversity in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
White
71.9%
73%
African American
6.9%
12.7%
American Indian
2%
0.8%
Asian
3.6%
5.4%
Hawaiian & Pacific
0.2%
0.2%
Two+ ethnicities
3.7%
3.1%
Other
11.7%
4.8%
2017 US Census statistics show that white make up the largest share of the population in the Phoenix, followed by other (11.7) and african american (6.9).
In contrast, the ethnic diversity groups with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are white (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%).
In contrast, the ethnic diversity groups with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are white (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%).
Below is the data for ethnic diversity statistics:
- Total - 1,574,421 (100% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- White - 1,131,958 (71.9% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- African American - 108,846 (6.9% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
- American Indian & Alaska Native - 31,543 (2% of Phoenix, 1.2% of US)
- Asian - 57,211 (3.6% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 3,192 (0.2% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Two or more ethnicities - 57,526 (3.7% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Other - 184,145 (11.7% of Phoenix, 1.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the household type statistics in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Family Households
63.5%
65.9%
Non-family Households
36.5%
34.1%
According to the statistics from the 2017 US census, families make up 63.5% of Phoenix households, while non-family households make up 36.5%.
When compared, the percentage of family households in United States of America is 65.9%, while the percentage of non-family households is 34.1%.
When compared, the percentage of family households in United States of America is 65.9%, while the percentage of non-family households is 34.1%.
Following is the data list for household types statistics:
- Total - 544,022 (100% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Family households, Married-couple family - 225,930 (41.5% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Family households, Other family - 119,533 (22% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 37,495 (6.9% of Phoenix, 0.7% of US)
- Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 82,038 (15.1% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 153,997 (28.3% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 44,562 (8.2% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Family Households - 345,463 (63.5% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Non-family Households - 198,559 (36.5% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the most common employment industries in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Agriculture
0.4%
1.3%
Construction
8%
6.4%
Manufacturing
7%
10.3%
Wholesale
2.7%
2.7%
Retail
11.7%
11.4%
Utilities
0.7%
0.8%
Information
2%
2.1%
Finance & Insurance
7.3%
4.6%
Real Estate
2.4%
1.9%
Sci & Tech Services
6.6%
6.9%
Company Management
0.1%
0.1%
Administrative Services
7.3%
4.3%
Educational Services
7.3%
9.3%
Health Care
12.3%
13.8%
Arts & Entertainment
1.9%
2.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.6%
7.5%
Public Administration
3.7%
4.7%
Other Services
5.4%
4.9%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the leading employment sectors in Phoenix are health care and social assistance (12.3%), retail trade (11.7%), accommodation and food services (8.6%), and construction (8%).
In contrast, the employment industries that are most prevalent in United States of America are health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
In contrast, the employment industries that are most prevalent in United States of America are health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
The data list for employment industries is as follows:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 2,679 (0.4% of Phoenix, 0.1% of US)
- Construction - 58,918 (8% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Manufacturing - 51,338 (7% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
- Wholesale - 19,690 (2.7% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Retail - 86,254 (11.7% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Utilities - 5,067 (0.7% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Information - 14,515 (2% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Finance & Insurance - 54,015 (7.3% of Phoenix, 0.8% of US)
- Real Estate - 17,580 (2.4% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Scientific & Technical Services - 48,730 (6.6% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Company Management - 811 (0.1% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Administrative & Waste Management Services - 54,085 (7.3% of Phoenix, 0.8% of US)
- Educational Services - 53,956 (7.3% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Health Care & Social Assistance - 90,473 (12.3% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 13,942 (1.9% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Accommodation & Food Services - 63,561 (8.6% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- Public Administration - 27,459 (3.7% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- Other Services - 39,479 (5.4% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the most common means of transportation in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Car, Truck or Van
92.1%
89.9%
Public Transportation
3.5%
5.4%
Walk
1.7%
2.9%
Motorcycle or Bicycle
2.7%
1.9%
According to statistics from the 2017 United States Census, the most common form of transportation to work in Phoenix is car truck or van (13.8%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Data used in the data for means of transportation statistics chart is as following:
- Car, Truck or Van - 633,390 (92.1% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- Public Transportation - 23,978 (3.5% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
- Walk - 12,028 (1.7% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
- Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 18,427 (2.7% of Phoenix, 0.7% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the commute time statistics in Phoenix?
- Phoenix
- US
Less than 10 mins
9.2%
12.7%
10-15 mins
12.3%
13.6%
15-20 mins
15.7%
15.3%
20-25 mins
17.2%
14.6%
25-30 mins
7.7%
6.4%
30-35 mins
17.7%
13.7%
35-45 mins
7.1%
6.8%
45-50 mins
7.2%
8.1%
60 or more mins
5.9%
8.9%
According to statistics from the 2017 US Census, the most common travel times to work for residents of Phoenix vary from 30-35 minutes to 20-25 minutes and 15-20 minutes.
In contrast, the most prevalent travel time to work categories in United States of America are: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes.
In contrast, the most prevalent travel time to work categories in United States of America are: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes.
The data list for time of commute is as follows:
- Less than 10 mins - 63,621 (9.2% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- 10-15 mins - 84,553 (12.3% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- 15-20 mins - 108,034 (15.7% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- 20-25 mins - 118,405 (17.2% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- 25-30 mins - 53,235 (7.7% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- 30-35 mins - 121,488 (17.7% of Phoenix, 0.6% of US)
- 35-45 mins - 48,714 (7.1% of Phoenix, 0.5% of US)
- 45-50 mins - 49,389 (7.2% of Phoenix, 0.4% of US)
- 60 or more mins - 40,384 (5.9% of Phoenix, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
Phoenix Education
Schools in Phoenix
Twenty-five out of 420 schools in Phoenix are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Based on OpenStreetMap datasets as of 2018-12-10. For more information: https://www.openstreetmap.org.
Colleges in Phoenix
Sixteen colleges in Phoenix are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Allen School of Health Sciences Address: 15650 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85053, United States |
Arizona State University Downtown |
Carrington College |
College America |
GateWay Community College Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5526971 |
Glendale Community College: North Campus |
MMI |
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) Operator: Maricopa Community College |
Phoenix College Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7186815 |
RCB Medical Arts Academy |
South Mountain Community College Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7567992 |
Southwestern College |
Western School |
Based on OpenStreetMap datasets as of 2018-12-10. For more information: https://www.openstreetmap.org.
Universities in Phoenix
Nine universities in Phoenix are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Argib Network University Operator: Argib Website: http://www.argib.com |
Arizona State University - West Campus |
Arizona State University Mercado |
Arizona State University West Campus Address: 4701 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306, United States Wheelchair: Yes Website: https://campus.asu.edu/west Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Arizona State University at the West campus Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4791440 |
City of Phoenix Biomedical Campus |
Grand Canyon University Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4570025 |
Sunrise Pre-School |
University of Arizona |
University of Phoenix Address: 3255 East Elwood Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States |
Based on OpenStreetMap datasets as of 2018-12-10. For more information: https://www.openstreetmap.org.
Kindergartens in Phoenix
Four kindergartens in Phoenix are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Biltmore Bible Day Care Center |
Family of Christ Child Development Center |
Robins Nest Child Care |
Sunrise Preschool |
Based on OpenStreetMap datasets as of 2018-12-10. For more information: https://www.openstreetmap.org.
Phoenix Locations
Neighborhoods in Phoenix
- Ahwatukee
- Alhambra
- Biltmore Gates
- Biltmore Greens Iii
- Biltmore Villas
- Bronze Boot
- Burgundy Hill
- Cactus Gale V
- Cactus
- Cambridge Heights
- Camelback East
- Camlback Corridor
- Central City
- Centura West
- Cimarron
- Citrus Hills
- Claremont Place
- Cobblestone Square
- Colony Biltmore Iv
- Colony South
- Copper Square
- Country Ridge
- Deer Valley
- Desert Ridge
- Desert View