Chandler, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Chandler, Arizona is 278,123 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 77th-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in Arizona. The median household income is $103,691, the median home value is $469,800, and the median age is 37.4.
The population has grown 18.9% since 2010 (236,454 → 281,231).
278,123
Population
4237
People / sq mi
$103,691
Median Income
$469,800
Median Home Value
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Chandler covers 65.6 sq mi of land at 4237 people per square mile.
About Chandler, AZ
Remote work is unusually prominent in Chandler: 22.7% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Chandler is a city in Arizona with a population of 278,123. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Arizona in the country, at #4 by population.
Median household income is $103,691, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $469,800, with typical rent around $1,806.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 46.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 22.7%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Chandler — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Chandler city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Chandler city had a population of 236,454 in 2010 and 281,231 in 2024, a 18.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 281,543 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 1.26%.
281,231
Population (2024)
236,454
Population (2010)
281,543
Peak (2023)
1.26%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 236,454 |
| 2011 | 236,834 |
| 2012 | 237,660 |
| 2013 | 239,888 |
| 2014 | 240,888 |
| 2015 | 243,679 |
| 2016 | 247,845 |
| 2017 | 253,599 |
| 2018 | 257,186 |
| 2019 | 261,165 |
| 2020 | 277,429 |
| 2021 | 279,667 |
| 2022 | 280,996 |
| 2023 | 281,543 |
| 2024 | 281,231 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$103,691
Median Household Income
$51,746
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$469,800
Median Home Value
$1,806
Median Rent
65.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.7%
High School+
46.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
65.5%
Public Transit
22.7%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
46.5%
Foreign Born
76.7%
Non-English at Home
6.4%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
92.9%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.7% |
| Information | 11.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler, Arizona has a population of 278,123 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 77th-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in Arizona.
The median household income in Chandler, Arizona is $103,691, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Chandler, Arizona is $469,800, with median monthly rent at $1,806 and a homeownership rate of 65.6%.
The median age in Chandler, Arizona is 37.4 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 18.9% since 2010 (236,454 → 281,231).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.