Phoenix, Arizona

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
1,609,456
Population
$72,092
Median Income
$340,200
Home Value
34.4
Median Age

Demographics

Phoenix has a population of 1,609,456 with a median age of 34.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
59.4%
Hispanic
42.9%
Black
7.4%
Asian
3.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population1,609,456
Median Age34.4
White59.4%
Black or African American7.4%
Asian3.7%
Hispanic or Latino42.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Phoenix is $72,092, which is 4.1% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $37,499. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

$72,092
Median Household Income
$37,499
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Phoenix is 5.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Phoenix, 83.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
83.9%
Bachelor's+
31.2%
Graduate+
11.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher83.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher31.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.8%

Housing

The median home value in Phoenix is $340,200, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,322. The homeownership rate is 56.4%.

$340,200
Median Home Value
$1,322/mo
Median Rent
56.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$340,200
Median Monthly Rent$1,322
Homeownership Rate56.4%
Vacancy Rate6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Phoenix, Arizona?
The population of Phoenix, Arizona is 1,609,456 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Phoenix, Arizona?
The median household income in Phoenix, Arizona is $72,092. This is 4.1% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Phoenix, Arizona?
The median home value in Phoenix, Arizona is $340,200. The median monthly rent is $1,322.
What percentage of people in Phoenix have a college degree?
In Phoenix, Arizona, 31.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 83.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Phoenix, Arizona an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Phoenix, Arizona is 4.7x (median home value $340,200 vs. median income $72,092), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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