Scottsdale, Arizona Population 2026

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

The population of Scottsdale, Arizona is 242,169 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 94th-largest city in the United States and the 7th-largest in Arizona. The median household income is $107,372, the median home value is $709,900, and the median age is 49.2.

The population has grown 13.1% since 2010 (217,638 → 246,170).

242,169

Population

1316

People / sq mi

$107,372

Median Income

$709,900

Median Home Value

Scottsdale covers 184.0 sq mi of land at 1316 people per square mile.

About Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale is a city in Arizona with a population of 242,169. It ranks #7 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 49.2, older than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Scottsdale is $107,372, above the US median of $74,580. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $709,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,910. The homeownership rate of 67.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Scottsdale reflects 61.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 29.0% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.7 minutes each way.

Scottsdale city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Scottsdale city had a population of 217,638 in 2010 and 246,170 in 2024, a 13.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 258,069 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.91%.

246,170

Population (2024)

217,638

Population (2010)

258,069

Peak (2019)

0.91%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	217,638	-	-	estimate
2011	220,816	+3,178	+1.46%	estimate
2012	225,191	+4,375	+1.98%	estimate
2013	228,887	+3,696	+1.64%	estimate
2014	233,949	+5,062	+2.21%	estimate
2015	241,073	+7,124	+3.05%	estimate
2016	247,953	+6,880	+2.85%	estimate
2017	251,396	+3,443	+1.39%	estimate
2018	254,479	+3,083	+1.23%	estimate
2019	258,069	+3,590	+1.41%	estimate
2020	241,868	-16,201	-6.28%	estimate
2021	242,715	+847	+0.35%	estimate
2022	243,072	+357	+0.15%	estimate
2023	245,236	+2,164	+0.89%	estimate
2024	246,170	+934	+0.38%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.9%
Black or African American	2.0%
Asian	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$107,372

Median Household Income

$82,697

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$709,900

Median Home Value

$1,910

Median Rent

67.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.5%

High School+

61.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

62.1%

Public Transit

29.0%

Work From Home

21.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

63.9%

Foreign Born

87.8%

Non-English at Home

5.6%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

95.3%

Health Insurance

97.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	19.0%
Information	16.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.7%
Manufacturing	6.2%
Construction	4.6%
Retail Trade	3.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.6%
Public Administration	2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in Arizona

Phoenix (1,624,832)Tucson (543,348)Mesa (507,478)Chandler (278,123)Gilbert (271,118)Glendale (250,193)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

Scottsdale, Arizona has a population of 242,169 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 94th-largest city in the United States and the 7th-largest in Arizona.

The median household income in Scottsdale, Arizona is $107,372, with 4.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Scottsdale, Arizona is $709,900, with median monthly rent at $1,910 and a homeownership rate of 67.6%.

The median age in Scottsdale, Arizona is 49.2 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The population has grown 13.1% since 2010 (217,638 → 246,170).