Glendale, Arizona Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Glendale, Arizona is 250,193 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 92nd-largest city in the United States and the 6th-largest in Arizona. The median household income is $70,139, the median home value is $347,000, and the median age is 34.5.

The population has grown 14.1% since 2010 (226,236 → 258,143).

250,193

Population

3721

People / sq mi

$70,139

Median Income

$347,000

Median Home Value

Glendale covers 67.2 sq mi of land at 3721 people per square mile.

About Glendale, AZ

Glendale is a city in Arizona with a population of 250,193. It ranks #6 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 34.5, younger than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median household income in Glendale is $70,139, below the US median of $74,580. 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $347,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,397. The homeownership rate of 57.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Glendale reflects 23.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.0 minutes each way.

Glendale city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Glendale city had a population of 226,236 in 2010 and 258,143 in 2024, a 14.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 258,143 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.95%.

258,143

Population (2024)

226,236

Population (2010)

258,143

Peak (2024)

0.95%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	226,236	-	-	estimate
2011	229,304	+3,068	+1.36%	estimate
2012	233,588	+4,284	+1.87%	estimate
2013	236,869	+3,281	+1.40%	estimate
2014	239,964	+3,095	+1.31%	estimate
2015	243,103	+3,139	+1.31%	estimate
2016	245,903	+2,800	+1.15%	estimate
2017	247,784	+1,881	+0.76%	estimate
2018	249,955	+2,171	+0.88%	estimate
2019	252,381	+2,426	+0.97%	estimate
2020	248,938	-3,443	-1.36%	estimate
2021	249,842	+904	+0.36%	estimate
2022	252,162	+2,320	+0.93%	estimate
2023	255,001	+2,839	+1.13%	estimate
2024	258,143	+3,142	+1.23%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	54.4%
Black or African American	7.0%
Asian	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$70,139

Median Household Income

$31,981

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$347,000

Median Home Value

$1,397

Median Rent

57.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.5%

High School+

23.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

68.7%

Public Transit

13.1%

Work From Home

28.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

38.5%

Foreign Born

66.0%

Non-English at Home

6.4%

Veterans

15.8%

With Disability

86.8%

Health Insurance

94.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	21.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.0%
Construction	9.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.7%
Information	8.6%
Manufacturing	7.4%
Retail Trade	6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.9%
Public Administration	3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.5%
Agriculture & Mining	0.5%

Largest cities in Arizona

Phoenix (1,624,832)Tucson (543,348)Mesa (507,478)Chandler (278,123)Gilbert (271,118)Scottsdale (242,169)Peoria (194,338)Tempe (186,419)Surprise (149,519)San Tan Valley (105,231)View all Arizona cities →

Largest counties in Arizona

Maricopa County (4,491,987)Pima County (1,049,947)Pinal County (449,219)Yavapai County (241,656)Mohave County (217,420)

Part of Arizona

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Metro areas in Arizona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Glendale, Arizona has a population of 250,193 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 92nd-largest city in the United States and the 6th-largest in Arizona.

The median household income in Glendale, Arizona is $70,139, with 12.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Glendale, Arizona is $347,000, with median monthly rent at $1,397 and a homeownership rate of 57.6%.

The median age in Glendale, Arizona is 34.5 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The population has grown 14.1% since 2010 (226,236 → 258,143).