Phoenix, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Phoenix, Arizona is 1,624,832 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Arizona. The median household income is $77,041, the median home value is $381,900, and the median age is 34.8.
The population has grown 15.5% since 2010 (1,449,038 → 1,673,164).
1,624,832
Population
3135
People / sq mi
$77,041
Median Income
$381,900
Median Home Value
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Phoenix covers 518.3 sq mi of land at 3135 people per square mile.
About Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix skews on age — the median resident is 34.8, younger than the national median. Phoenix is a city in Arizona with a population of 1,624,832. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Arizona nationally.
The typical household here earns about $77,041, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.4%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $381,900, with typical rent around $1,458.
32.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 16.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Phoenix city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Phoenix city had a population of 1,449,038 in 2010 and 1,673,164 in 2024, a 15.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,680,992 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.04%.
1,673,164
Population (2024)
1,449,038
Population (2010)
1,680,992
Peak (2019)
1.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,449,038 |
| 2011 | 1,469,796 |
| 2012 | 1,499,274 |
| 2013 | 1,526,491 |
| 2014 | 1,555,445 |
| 2015 | 1,583,690 |
| 2016 | 1,612,199 |
| 2017 | 1,633,560 |
| 2018 | 1,654,675 |
| 2019 | 1,680,992 |
| 2020 | 1,612,593 |
| 2021 | 1,625,132 |
| 2022 | 1,644,798 |
| 2023 | 1,656,231 |
| 2024 | 1,673,164 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,041
Median Household Income
$40,309
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$381,900
Median Home Value
$1,458
Median Rent
57.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
84.4%
High School+
32.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.0%
Drive Alone
66.1%
Public Transit
16.9%
Work From Home
25.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
37.4%
Foreign Born
64.1%
Non-English at Home
5.4%
Veterans
11.5%
With Disability
85.5%
Health Insurance
96.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.4% |
| Information | 10.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Construction | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.1% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix, Arizona has a population of 1,624,832 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Arizona.
The median household income in Phoenix, Arizona is $77,041, with 10.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Phoenix, Arizona is $381,900, with median monthly rent at $1,458 and a homeownership rate of 57.1%.
The median age in Phoenix, Arizona is 34.8 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 15.5% since 2010 (1,449,038 → 1,673,164).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.