Surprise, Arizona Population 2026

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

The population of Surprise, Arizona is 149,519 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $93,371, the median home value is $396,000, and the median age is 41.6.

The population has grown 42.4% since 2010 (117,643 → 167,564).

149,519

Population

1353

People / sq mi

$93,371

Median Income

$396,000

Median Home Value

Surprise covers 110.5 sq mi of land at 1353 people per square mile.

About Surprise, AZ

Surprise is a city in Arizona with a population of 149,519. It ranks #10 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 41.6, older than the national median. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The median household income in Surprise is $93,371, above the US median of $74,580. 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $396,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,917. The homeownership rate of 79.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Surprise reflects 31.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.6% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.3 minutes each way.

Surprise city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Surprise city had a population of 117,643 in 2010 and 167,564 in 2024, a 42.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 167,564 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.56%.

167,564

Population (2024)

117,643

Population (2010)

167,564

Peak (2024)

2.56%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	117,643	-	-	estimate
2011	119,617	+1,974	+1.68%	estimate
2012	122,266	+2,649	+2.21%	estimate
2013	125,035	+2,769	+2.26%	estimate
2014	127,880	+2,845	+2.28%	estimate
2015	130,336	+2,456	+1.92%	estimate
2016	132,846	+2,510	+1.93%	estimate
2017	134,781	+1,935	+1.46%	estimate
2018	137,717	+2,936	+2.18%	estimate
2019	141,664	+3,947	+2.87%	estimate
2020	144,393	+2,729	+1.93%	estimate
2021	149,281	+4,888	+3.39%	estimate
2022	154,208	+4,927	+3.30%	estimate
2023	159,128	+4,920	+3.19%	estimate
2024	167,564	+8,436	+5.30%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	75.0%
Black or African American	4.8%
Asian	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.2%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$93,371

Median Household Income

$39,604

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$396,000

Median Home Value

$1,917

Median Rent

79.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.3%

High School+

31.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

70.7%

Public Transit

17.6%

Work From Home

30.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

61.3%

Foreign Born

88.5%

Non-English at Home

11.2%

Veterans

12.7%

With Disability

93.6%

Health Insurance

97.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.8%
Information	11.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	7.6%
Construction	6.6%
Manufacturing	6.5%
Retail Trade	6.4%
Public Administration	5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.8%
Agriculture & Mining	0.8%

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Surprise, Arizona has a population of 149,519 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest city in Arizona.

The median household income in Surprise, Arizona is $93,371, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Surprise, Arizona is $396,000, with median monthly rent at $1,917 and a homeownership rate of 79.0%.

The median age in Surprise, Arizona is 41.6 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The population has grown 42.4% since 2010 (117,643 → 167,564).