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Population Review

Peoria, Arizona Population 2026

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

The population of Peoria, Arizona is 194,338 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $93,403, the median home value is $429,400, and the median age is 42.1.

The population has grown 29.1% since 2010 (154,846 → 199,924).

194,338

Population

1100

People / sq mi

$93,403

Median Income

$429,400

Median Home Value

Peoria covers 176.7 sq mi of land at 1100 people per square mile.

About Peoria, AZ

Peoria is a city in Arizona with a population of 194,338. It ranks #8 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 42.1, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Peoria is $93,403, above the US median of $74,580. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $429,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,743. The homeownership rate of 75.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Peoria reflects 35.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 20.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.5 minutes each way.

Peoria city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Peoria city had a population of 154,846 in 2010 and 199,924 in 2024, a 29.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 199,924 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.86%.

2024 · 200K20102024

199,924

Population (2024)

154,846

Population (2010)

199,924

Peak (2024)

1.86%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010154,846
2011155,014
2012155,326
2013156,354
2014157,770
2015160,431
2016164,212
2017168,192
2018172,263
2019175,961
2020191,989
2021194,946
2022197,869
2023199,649
2024199,924

Race & Ethnicity

White72.6%
Black or African American3.4%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$93,403

Median Household Income

$45,831

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$429,400

Median Home Value

$1,743

Median Rent

75.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.6%

High School+

35.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

68.5%

Public Transit

20.2%

Work From Home

28.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

48.9%

Foreign Born

83.2%

Non-English at Home

8.4%

Veterans

13.3%

With Disability

93.0%

Health Insurance

97.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.5%
Information12.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.5%
Construction6.6%
Retail Trade5.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
Public Administration5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Common questions about Peoria, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Peoria, Arizona has a population of 194,338 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest city in Arizona.

The median household income in Peoria, Arizona is $93,403, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Peoria, Arizona is $429,400, with median monthly rent at $1,743 and a homeownership rate of 75.5%.

The median age in Peoria, Arizona is 42.1 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The population has grown 29.1% since 2010 (154,846 → 199,924).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.