Mesa, Arizona
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Mesa, Arizona, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 511,764 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $82,752 | $79,964 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.5% | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $408,000 | $394,500 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,620 | $1,543 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 11.5% | 13.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.4% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 24.7 | 25.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 18.7% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 46.5% | 46.7% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Mesa, Arizona
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 60.1% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.9% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 3.7% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.4% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 1.3% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 56.2 | 61.9 | 61.4 |
Age in Mesa, Arizona
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.4 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 22.5% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.9% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 15.3% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 23.1% | 23.6% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 17.5% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Mesa, Arizona
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 198,498 | 2,856,081 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 64.5% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 29.3% | 28.7% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 17.9% | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 27.4% | 27.5% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 33.3% | 34.1% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Mesa, Arizona
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $41,453 | $42,503 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 11.4% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 10.3% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 26.1% | 29.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 8.0% | 10.4% | n/a |
Housing in Mesa, Arizona
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 222,992 | 3,192,839 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 55.1% | 64.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 19.7% | 16.4% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 11.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,989.0 | 1,992.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.6% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 32.3% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,604 | $1,879 | n/a |
Education in Mesa, Arizona
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 8.8% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 23.7% | 23.5% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 35.0% | 32.6% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.4% | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 11.1% | 13.0% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Mesa, Arizona
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 64.6% | 60.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 65.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 22.5% | 25.2% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.8% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 5.2% | 5.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in Mesa, Arizona
| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 39.8% | 39.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 4.8% | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 6.8% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 80.2% | 74.3% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 15.9% | 19.3% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.3% | 19.8% | 16.7% |