Mesa, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mesa, Arizona is 507,478 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in Arizona. The median household income is $78,779, the median home value is $364,300, and the median age is 37.2.
The population has grown 17.3% since 2010 (440,993 → 517,151).
507,478
Population
3578
People / sq mi
$78,779
Median Income
$364,300
Median Home Value
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Mesa covers 141.8 sq mi of land at 3578 people per square mile.
About Mesa, AZ
Mesa is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 47.5% of the population. Mesa is a city in Arizona with a population of 507,478. It is the #3-largest of all cities in Arizona nationally.
Median household income is $78,779, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $364,300, with typical rent around $1,478.
Roughly 31.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 16.9%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Mesa, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Mesa city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mesa city had a population of 440,993 in 2010 and 517,151 in 2024, a 17.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 518,012 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.15%.
517,151
Population (2024)
440,993
Population (2010)
518,012
Peak (2019)
1.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 440,993 |
| 2011 | 447,681 |
| 2012 | 456,968 |
| 2013 | 464,803 |
| 2014 | 473,132 |
| 2015 | 481,811 |
| 2016 | 490,695 |
| 2017 | 500,021 |
| 2018 | 507,945 |
| 2019 | 518,012 |
| 2020 | 505,950 |
| 2021 | 509,284 |
| 2022 | 512,545 |
| 2023 | 513,993 |
| 2024 | 517,151 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$78,779
Median Household Income
$39,586
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$364,300
Median Home Value
$1,478
Median Rent
64.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.0%
High School+
31.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
67.7%
Public Transit
16.9%
Work From Home
25.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
47.5%
Foreign Born
80.6%
Non-English at Home
7.6%
Veterans
13.0%
With Disability
88.9%
Health Insurance
96.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.0% |
| Information | 9.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.6% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mesa, Arizona has a population of 507,478 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in Arizona.
The median household income in Mesa, Arizona is $78,779, with 7.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mesa, Arizona is $364,300, with median monthly rent at $1,478 and a homeownership rate of 64.4%.
The median age in Mesa, Arizona is 37.2 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The population has grown 17.3% since 2010 (440,993 → 517,151).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.